| 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 | $200.65 | 8.178% | $217.0592 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.81 | 9.406% | $7.4505 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.54 | 7.644% | $21.0336 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.49 | 13.111% | $187.1874 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.76 | 3.506% | $224.3596 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.73 | 6.116% | $17.7532 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.37 | 12.324% | $90.2748 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.35 | $765.1183 | $765.11 | $765.10 | $765.30 | |