| 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 | $202.78 | 7.141% | $217.2605 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 12.626% | $57.1352 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 3.138% | $37.6866 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.98 | 12.726% | $170.1937 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 3.529% | $12.0508 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.69 | 4.779% | $216.5677 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.92 | 8.694% | $31.4343 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.28 | $742.3288 | $742.33 | $742.35 | $742.40 | |