| 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 | $203.56 | 6.824% | $217.4509 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 7.768% | $39.2383 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.57 | 4.579% | $50.794 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.26 | 5.766% | $137.7708 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.83 | 6.289% | $198.5797 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.51 | 4.441% | $134.2171 | $134.22 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.75 | 3.289% | $60.6823 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.89 | $838.7331 | $838.73 | $838.75 | $838.80 | |