| 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 | $201.81 | 7.386% | $216.7157 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 8.798% | $59.0882 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.67 | 3.432% | $8.9676 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.86 | 8.867% | $29.2417 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.82 | 4.261% | $182.2691 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.72 | 6.595% | $48.7352 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.49 | 3.570% | $173.4694 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.68 | $718.4869 | $718.50 | $718.45 | $718.50 | |