| 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 | $201.84 | 8.416% | $218.8269 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.54 | 3.808% | $21.3222 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.36 | 7.475% | $16.5082 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.83 | 9.467% | $37.0327 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.74 | 4.641% | $249.8199 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.55 | 8.277% | $103.4587 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 13.575% | $78.7643 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.21 | $725.7329 | $725.73 | $725.70 | $725.70 | |