| 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 | $200.68 | 7.830% | $216.3932 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.66 | 11.569% | $40.9012 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.77 | 7.869% | $24.5618 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.48 | 4.649% | $166.8942 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 9.313% | $272.4736 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.55 | 8.482% | $60.2618 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.51 | 12.811% | $16.3689 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.91 | $797.8547 | $797.84 | $797.80 | $798.00 | |