| 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 | $200.39 | 8.332% | $217.0865 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.72 | 7.549% | $110.4743 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.99 | 5.768% | $127.9687 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.73 | 5.106% | $147.9157 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.27 | 6.677% | $16.2896 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.65 | 6.312% | $160.159 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.63 | 6.620% | $56.1141 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.38 | $836.0079 | $836.01 | $835.95 | $836.10 | |