| 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 | $201.72 | 5.281% | $212.3728 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.82 | 12.180% | $17.7469 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 10.361% | $171.6334 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.76 | 4.349% | $93.6637 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.88 | 9.715% | $146.8864 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.41 | 4.521% | $77.7741 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.97 | 9.484% | $129.1583 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.08 | $849.2356 | $849.23 | $849.20 | $849.30 | |