| 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 | $205.63 | 5.568% | $217.0795 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 8.592% | $16.6689 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 6.213% | $211.948 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.99 | 3.850% | $76.8386 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.71 | 9.774% | $178.6133 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.33 | 6.505% | $7.8068 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.74 | 4.515% | $173.2232 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.30 | $882.1783 | $882.18 | $882.15 | $882.10 | |