| 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 | $209.91 | 6.294% | $223.1217 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.96 | 5.765% | $17.9377 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.66 | 13.280% | $117.426 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 4.456% | $44.1536 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.48 | 3.433% | $16.0114 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.66 | 10.544% | $42.7363 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 7.360% | $267.2083 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.83 | $728.5950 | $728.60 | $728.60 | $728.50 | |