| 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 | $200.51 | 8.406% | $217.3649 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 5.303% | $87.2857 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 7.263% | $143.1961 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.41 | 12.707% | $72.5946 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.49 | 13.292% | $269.0572 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.29 | 3.766% | $71.8995 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.70 | 7.467% | $96.3979 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.79 | $957.7959 | $957.80 | $957.80 | $957.90 | |