| 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 | $206.70 | 6.554% | $220.2471 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.35 | 8.124% | $138.7772 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.69 | 6.309% | $86.8438 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.29 | 7.283% | $9.9666 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.30 | 10.761% | $104.4476 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.66 | 13.136% | $150.0862 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.60 | 8.307% | $146.8643 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.59 | $857.2328 | $857.24 | $857.25 | $857.20 | |