| 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 | $209.84 | 9.230% | $229.2082 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.64 | 11.253% | $17.4 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 7.375% | $129.4943 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.83 | 5.391% | $100.9962 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.59 | 5.675% | $55.5745 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 7.680% | $185.7157 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.50 | 11.735% | $11.7322 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.47 | $730.1211 | $730.12 | $730.10 | $730.10 | |