| 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 | $204.34 | 6.274% | $217.1603 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 12.639% | $56.6124 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.82 | 8.645% | $70.4237 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.33 | 10.456% | $57.8016 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.31 | 7.254% | $27.146 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.37 | 13.181% | $217.7263 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.57 | 8.796% | $244.3232 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.00 | $891.1935 | $891.19 | $891.15 | $891.10 | |