| 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 | $201.68 | 3.708% | $209.1583 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.97 | 5.130% | $29.4049 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.40 | 7.224% | $171.9873 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 7.863% | $7.1297 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.38 | 13.858% | $114.2907 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.44 | 12.495% | $70.2419 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.72 | 12.416% | $40.155 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.20 | $642.3678 | $642.37 | $642.40 | $642.40 | |