| 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 | $204.44 | 3.565% | $211.7283 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 7.683% | $9.3792 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.87 | 7.801% | $44.0583 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.37 | 6.154% | $92.7467 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.66 | 6.165% | $43.1667 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.95 | 7.484% | $237.4859 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.42 | 8.284% | $222.437 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.42 | $861.0021 | $861.02 | $861.05 | $861.00 | |