| 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 | $196.57 | 7.578% | $211.4661 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 5.518% | $157.8444 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.58 | 10.454% | $72.4357 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 7.196% | $8.4685 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.63 | 5.645% | $107.367 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.87 | 9.227% | $76.3169 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 6.556% | $230.811 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.75 | $864.7096 | $864.72 | $864.65 | $864.70 | |