| 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 | $203.63 | 6.247% | $216.3508 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.36 | 3.846% | $175.8736 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 8.768% | $187.8858 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.48 | 5.107% | $71.9773 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.36 | 11.774% | $97.6458 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.89 | 4.130% | $46.744 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.33 | 6.501% | $91.9423 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.79 | $888.4196 | $888.42 | $888.45 | $888.40 | |