| 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 | $200.89 | 9.145% | $219.2614 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 12.717% | $8.2509 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.50 | 4.430% | $20.3639 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.30 | 8.185% | $221.022 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 4.150% | $136.2386 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.93 | 3.812% | $96.4725 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.95 | 6.631% | $58.5937 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.70 | $760.2030 | $760.19 | $760.15 | $760.30 | |