| 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 | $200.26 | 8.384% | $217.0498 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.87 | 7.799% | $60.2273 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 11.300% | $180.2615 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.34 | 12.240% | $35.176 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.78 | 8.840% | $207.645 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 7.862% | $86.0847 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.59 | 11.357% | $47.4269 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.61 | $833.8712 | $833.88 | $833.95 | $833.80 | |