| 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 | $200.25 | 8.196% | $216.6625 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.67 | 8.695% | $42.0324 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.76 | 3.561% | $22.5349 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.89 | 6.815% | $170.7865 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.51 | 6.154% | $130.0493 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 11.464% | $140.3778 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.55 | 8.696% | $126.6852 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.57 | $849.1286 | $849.13 | $849.20 | $849.10 | |