| 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 | $214.93 | 6.816% | $229.5796 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.96 | 9.670% | $7.633 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.76 | 9.345% | $34.728 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 9.254% | $77.5157 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 4.590% | $76.9782 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.43 | 6.856% | $202.4173 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.58 | 4.204% | $143.3639 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.21 | $772.2157 | $772.22 | $772.25 | $772.20 | |