| 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 | $202.74 | 5.442% | $213.7731 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.56 | 3.776% | $102.2816 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.77 | 13.154% | $21.239 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.85 | 11.552% | $50.0311 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.57 | 8.788% | $138.7809 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.86 | 10.336% | $168.6596 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.74 | 10.681% | $79.4025 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.09 | $774.1678 | $774.16 | $774.20 | $774.20 | |