| 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 | $200.71 | 3.331% | $207.3957 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 12.481% | $80.7389 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.28 | 7.242% | $185.8289 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 11.731% | $79.8988 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.49 | 11.615% | $17.2892 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.61 | 7.491% | $119.9707 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.34 | 13.188% | $18.4949 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.72 | $709.6171 | $709.62 | $709.65 | $709.60 | |