| 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 | $200.81 | 6.352% | $213.5655 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.64 | 6.623% | $30.5368 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.35 | 12.300% | $94.7251 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.30 | 10.280% | $48.854 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.49 | 3.618% | $20.1951 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.84 | 7.869% | $197.2277 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.57 | 7.171% | $177.443 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.00 | $782.5472 | $782.56 | $782.60 | $782.50 | |