| 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 | $199.90 | 7.724% | $215.3403 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.95 | 7.865% | $78.6875 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.44 | 5.369% | $40.5038 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.59 | 3.529% | $202.4924 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.33 | 6.155% | $130.921 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.70 | 7.495% | $55.5749 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.67 | 7.788% | $8.2673 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.58 | $731.7872 | $731.78 | $731.75 | $731.80 | |