| 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 | $200.61 | 5.794% | $212.2333 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.64 | 10.796% | $46.1355 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.81 | 5.301% | $156.6984 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.65 | 9.172% | $134.9912 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 4.268% | $8.1016 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.95 | 4.376% | $19.7793 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 8.383% | $199.945 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.91 | $777.8843 | $777.89 | $777.95 | $777.80 | |