| 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 | $205.76 | 3.678% | $213.3279 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.47 | 6.301% | $78.0993 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.31 | 4.669% | $5.5579 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.42 | 9.681% | $211.0482 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 7.300% | $5.7942 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.65 | 6.519% | $28.3873 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.44 | 3.300% | $226.6815 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.45 | $768.8963 | $768.90 | $768.95 | $768.90 | |