| 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 | $205.87 | 5.328% | $216.8388 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.37 | 3.682% | $87.4765 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.52 | 3.563% | $31.6074 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.79 | 9.425% | $41.3517 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.32 | 4.508% | $13.9205 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.66 | 13.180% | $259.9292 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.78 | 13.212% | $131.0769 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.31 | $782.2010 | $782.21 | $782.25 | $782.20 | |