| 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 | $200.32 | 8.433% | $217.213 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.47 | 6.831% | $54.9859 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 11.868% | $170.8448 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.53 | 12.605% | $96.3111 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.51 | 7.401% | $83.2465 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 7.109% | $20.2008 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.43 | 5.391% | $106.8981 | $106.90 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.84 | $749.7002 | $749.70 | $749.70 | $749.60 | |