| 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 | $205.84 | 3.375% | $212.7871 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 7.433% | $8.3475 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.88 | 11.379% | $64.4662 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.65 | 6.482% | $102.9149 | $102.91 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.41 | 6.341% | $48.2894 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.89 | 4.283% | $22.8275 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.41 | 13.505% | $98.0797 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.85 | $557.7123 | $557.72 | $557.75 | $557.70 | |