| 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 | $200.38 | 3.438% | $207.2691 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.79 | 8.135% | $70.0607 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.45 | 12.451% | $232.1551 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 6.728% | $26.5646 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.88 | 13.672% | $252.2154 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.35 | 9.262% | $57.1987 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.89 | 11.741% | $95.9743 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.63 | $941.4379 | $941.44 | $941.35 | $941.60 | |