| 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 | $204.67 | 6.650% | $218.2806 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.77 | 12.469% | $82.9684 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 9.153% | $252.0889 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 5.272% | $35.0766 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.48 | 11.163% | $68.343 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.95 | 10.356% | $15.3947 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.78 | 6.758% | $170.5779 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.92 | $842.7301 | $842.73 | $842.80 | $842.80 | |