| 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 | $200.82 | 8.421% | $217.7311 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.62 | 12.575% | $97.5125 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.37 | 13.216% | $6.0797 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 12.835% | $55.1086 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.51 | 13.618% | $173.2788 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.35 | 9.359% | $163.3277 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.73 | 6.349% | $15.6652 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.24 | $728.7036 | $728.71 | $728.75 | $728.70 | |