| 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 | $203.62 | 3.805% | $211.3677 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.93 | 7.700% | $71.0066 | $71.01 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.33 | 10.171% | $189.8577 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.98 | 6.470% | $7.4316 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.49 | 11.283% | $134.0849 | $134.08 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.73 | 9.708% | $67.7227 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.70 | 8.431% | $156.8997 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.78 | $838.3709 | $838.37 | $838.35 | $838.40 | |