| 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 | $200.96 | 8.297% | $217.6337 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.59 | 10.439% | $136.4916 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.38 | 10.737% | $70.1851 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.86 | 13.470% | $32.7474 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 6.304% | $167.482 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.80 | 4.361% | $47.7973 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.35 | 7.264% | $104.4215 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.49 | $776.7586 | $776.76 | $776.80 | $776.70 | |