| 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 | $200.62 | 5.371% | $211.3953 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 8.324% | $89.2481 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.78 | 12.450% | $68.3471 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.34 | 6.112% | $8.8497 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.59 | 9.583% | $60.9172 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.98 | 3.261% | $150.7404 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.71 | 3.572% | $19.3783 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.41 | $608.8761 | $608.89 | $608.90 | $608.70 | |