| 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 | $217.56 | 5.390% | $229.2865 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 12.219% | $8.7082 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.63 | 8.839% | $7.216 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.95 | 10.699% | $81.8619 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.81 | 12.543% | $129.2106 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 4.564% | $108.4015 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.69 | 7.150% | $253.6133 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.07 | $818.2980 | $818.30 | $818.25 | $818.30 | |