| 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 | $205.40 | 6.505% | $218.7613 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 5.131% | $72.9504 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.63 | 6.868% | $125.7088 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.62 | 12.498% | $131.1952 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 5.446% | $214.5826 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.88 | 9.219% | $210.6616 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.30 | 6.719% | $86.7625 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.72 | $1,060.6224 | $1,060.62 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.80 | |