| 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 | $212.35 | 7.290% | $227.8303 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 11.161% | $258.2159 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.39 | 4.452% | $216.623 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 8.174% | $10.0277 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.73 | 3.207% | $162.7884 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.64 | 7.703% | $78.2355 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.43 | 7.834% | $25.2655 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.10 | $978.9863 | $979.00 | $979.00 | $978.90 | |