| 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 | $200.95 | 8.303% | $217.6349 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 5.783% | $198.6711 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.82 | 6.757% | $42.5106 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.88 | 11.330% | $125.6693 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.70 | 7.102% | $171.0419 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.32 | 4.113% | $61.7598 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.93 | 12.203% | $18.996 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.41 | $836.2836 | $836.28 | $836.25 | $836.30 | |