| 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 | $204.89 | 5.842% | $216.8597 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.41 | 13.785% | $114.2515 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.51 | 13.460% | $8.5208 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.83 | 9.348% | $103.6947 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.83 | 10.277% | $79.212 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.56 | 3.375% | $77.0764 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.84 | 6.215% | $172.9605 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.87 | $772.5756 | $772.57 | $772.55 | $772.70 | |