| 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 | $199.89 | 6.700% | $213.2826 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 3.389% | $81.3465 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.70 | 4.280% | $64.3408 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 8.792% | $91.2982 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.39 | 7.265% | $174.1876 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 12.783% | $14.4362 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.91 | 5.642% | $119.2804 | $119.28 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.29 | $758.1723 | $758.18 | $758.25 | $758.10 | |