| 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 | $200.74 | 5.689% | $212.1601 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.43 | 8.103% | $45.8681 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.44 | 11.168% | $8.2709 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.34 | 13.456% | $63.9211 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.52 | 12.501% | $204.2118 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.70 | 6.289% | $237.7685 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 10.523% | $76.6698 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.54 | $848.8703 | $848.87 | $848.75 | $849.00 | |