| 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 | $200.79 | 8.541% | $217.9395 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 4.436% | $37.1792 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.58 | 10.554% | $143.2559 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.33 | 11.566% | $69.5391 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.62 | 7.871% | $14.692 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.75 | 7.819% | $145.2861 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.95 | 11.108% | $78.8311 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.62 | $706.7229 | $706.73 | $706.80 | $706.70 | |