| 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 | $200.47 | 8.467% | $217.4438 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.33 | 4.368% | $125.586 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.76 | 4.527% | $16.4735 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.31 | 13.178% | $68.2577 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.40 | 13.334% | $50.3203 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.39 | 3.241% | $126.3567 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.30 | 3.736% | $223.3436 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.96 | $827.7816 | $827.78 | $827.75 | $827.80 | |