| 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 | $206.61 | 4.622% | $216.1595 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 13.174% | $80.8289 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.42 | 11.328% | $49.4519 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 4.487% | $137.5676 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 13.347% | $41.2016 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 6.520% | $91.8948 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 10.587% | $157.7302 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.36 | $774.8345 | $774.83 | $774.85 | $774.90 | |