| 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 | $203.55 | 6.758% | $217.3059 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.86 | 9.363% | $63.2774 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.71 | 9.107% | $138.2495 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.31 | 5.817% | $86.0398 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.25 | 7.460% | $8.8655 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.63 | 4.793% | $101.2615 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.88 | 6.210% | $69.9711 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.19 | $684.9707 | $684.98 | $684.95 | $685.00 | |