| 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 | $200.84 | 7.687% | $216.2786 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.48 | 9.563% | $170.3486 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.37 | 12.587% | $76.9757 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.55 | 13.785% | $173.579 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 9.676% | $76.4113 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.96 | 4.806% | $76.4665 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 3.189% | $37.8497 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.55 | $827.9094 | $827.92 | $827.95 | $827.90 | |