| 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 | $207.35 | 7.670% | $223.2537 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 8.597% | $86.1826 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 7.866% | $19.0923 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.25 | 5.481% | $210.1709 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.90 | 8.261% | $44.2787 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.36 | 10.558% | $14.7705 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.32 | 9.351% | $42.9968 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.24 | $640.7455 | $640.74 | $640.75 | $640.90 | |