| 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 | $201.88 | 7.650% | $217.3238 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.73 | 12.820% | $6.4646 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 11.568% | $17.4715 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.59 | 11.535% | $263.8807 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.57 | 10.379% | $168.4052 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.44 | 9.744% | $171.6835 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 12.313% | $135.1462 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.20 | $980.3755 | $980.37 | $980.35 | $980.40 | |