| 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 | $201.57 | 7.591% | $216.8712 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.46 | 8.363% | $27.5892 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 7.421% | $139.078 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.37 | 7.413% | $174.4065 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.84 | 12.327% | $242.4466 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.74 | 10.810% | $8.5767 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.93 | 7.465% | $41.8361 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.38 | $850.8043 | $850.82 | $850.85 | $850.80 | |