| 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 | $202.35 | 7.323% | $217.1681 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 3.586% | $116.6689 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.34 | 11.521% | $23.7986 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 3.245% | $61.7302 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.42 | 6.737% | $21.7957 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.32 | 9.755% | $240.7147 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.86 | 12.315% | $30.1678 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.71 | $712.0440 | $712.05 | $712.00 | $712.10 | |