| 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 | $200.77 | 5.656% | $212.1256 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.83 | 6.833% | $147.2479 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.45 | 11.855% | $93.343 | $93.34 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.72 | 5.248% | $30.2272 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.98 | 10.589% | $56.3783 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.76 | 13.806% | $218.2344 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.54 | 10.532% | $77.9693 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.05 | $835.5257 | $835.53 | $835.60 | $835.40 | |