| 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 | $205.37 | 7.408% | $220.5838 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 13.682% | $79.9867 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.62 | 8.871% | $107.3686 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.46 | 8.326% | $103.408 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.85 | 5.318% | $27.2247 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.72 | 10.435% | $216.1434 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.44 | 6.499% | $113.3575 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.82 | $868.0727 | $868.07 | $868.05 | $868.10 | |