| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $201.29 | 7.817% | $217.0248 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 8.395% | $8.4006 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.84 | 12.128% | $42.4292 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.45 | 6.859% | $74.2136 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.63 | 3.359% | $92.6407 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.97 | 12.512% | $258.7438 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.57 | 7.172% | $34.9059 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.50 | $728.3586 | $728.35 | $728.35 | $728.20 | |