| 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 | $203.64 | 6.741% | $217.3674 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.89 | 11.273% | $210.1836 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.38 | 10.851% | $73.5829 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 3.671% | $39.3742 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.63 | 12.318% | $174.8005 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.87 | 10.291% | $153.1611 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.97 | 7.307% | $26.7946 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.36 | $895.2643 | $895.25 | $895.25 | $895.40 | |