| 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 | $200.32 | 6.286% | $212.9121 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.66 | 8.853% | $100.8632 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.86 | 8.300% | $64.8284 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 5.491% | $38.557 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.74 | 4.701% | $8.1039 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.33 | 12.870% | $177.5784 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.66 | 6.350% | $168.7349 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.12 | $771.5779 | $771.57 | $771.60 | $771.60 | |