| 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 | $202.61 | 6.804% | $216.3956 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.38 | 5.581% | $48.9685 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.54 | 5.124% | $41.566 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.59 | 12.540% | $255.0044 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 7.303% | $6.8137 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.55 | 13.861% | $138.398 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.55 | 11.704% | $69.8709 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.57 | $777.0171 | $777.02 | $776.95 | $777.10 | |