| 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 | $204.27 | 8.370% | $221.3674 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 9.558% | $40.2954 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.72 | 12.836% | $19.9945 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 5.737% | $26.7092 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.34 | 12.191% | $103.5972 | $103.60 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.72 | 5.279% | $222.8967 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.36 | 9.576% | $136.2687 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.45 | $771.1291 | $771.14 | $771.10 | $771.20 | |