| 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 | $206.44 | 5.441% | $217.6724 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 4.246% | $72.8367 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.70 | 5.616% | $8.1324 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.91 | 8.443% | $117.0208 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.79 | 10.225% | $49.3698 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.74 | 11.343% | $227.9637 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.81 | 8.535% | $156.0842 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.26 | $849.0800 | $849.07 | $849.05 | $849.10 | |