| 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 | $217.98 | 5.570% | $230.1215 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.85 | 7.550% | $64.3687 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.79 | 8.197% | $166.3962 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.66 | 13.366% | $208.208 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 6.382% | $39.9996 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.87 | 9.542% | $39.2927 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.88 | 7.129% | $8.4418 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.63 | $756.8285 | $756.83 | $756.80 | $756.80 | |