| 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 | $200.78 | 7.820% | $216.481 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 10.181% | $85.3131 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.82 | 10.417% | $134.51 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.32 | 13.507% | $284.1307 | $284.13 | $284.15 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.90 | 4.798% | $246.1705 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.95 | 6.719% | $74.6499 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.25 | 10.643% | $235.9462 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.45 | $1,277.2014 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.10 | |