| 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 | $211.57 | 8.389% | $229.3186 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.90 | 12.480% | $221.4731 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 3.152% | $194.4003 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.81 | 3.674% | $152.2038 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 6.524% | $8.2876 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.57 | 4.290% | $77.7691 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.78 | 6.144% | $96.3575 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.87 | $979.8100 | $979.81 | $979.75 | $979.90 | |