| 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 | $208.88 | 8.770% | $227.1988 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.47 | 6.286% | $62.1454 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.55 | 7.653% | $17.8166 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.28 | 11.478% | $243.3342 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.27 | 10.702% | $98.8237 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 6.530% | $8.1176 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 8.842% | $50.9816 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.91 | $708.4179 | $708.42 | $708.40 | $708.30 | |