| 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 | $202.81 | 7.219% | $217.4509 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.43 | 4.732% | $134.5073 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.54 | 8.399% | $163.1839 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.33 | 10.737% | $179.7594 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.63 | 10.414% | $75.7771 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 8.685% | $20.2589 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.65 | 4.648% | $85.4451 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.03 | $876.3826 | $876.39 | $876.40 | $876.50 | |