| 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 | $205.33 | 5.386% | $216.3891 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.52 | 4.237% | $75.5927 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.34 | 8.339% | $198.6287 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.37 | 9.151% | $216.5228 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.60 | 11.729% | $81.1153 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 8.817% | $74.7355 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.48 | 11.631% | $46.3045 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.32 | $909.2886 | $909.29 | $909.30 | $909.20 | |