| 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 | $201.80 | 7.603% | $217.1429 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.76 | 12.289% | $6.4678 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.48 | 10.745% | $27.1104 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.39 | 12.740% | $8.3315 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.66 | 4.788% | $22.6971 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.58 | 13.156% | $83.2602 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.75 | 13.508% | $31.4985 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $362.42 | $396.5084 | $396.51 | $396.50 | $396.50 | |