| 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 | $203.79 | 6.600% | $217.2401 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.97 | 5.538% | $196.269 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 11.460% | $47.3482 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 8.760% | $8.1461 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.88 | 9.401% | $146.4661 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 3.801% | $216.6846 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.39 | 8.137% | $13.3982 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.75 | $845.5523 | $845.56 | $845.55 | $845.50 | |