| 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 | $212.54 | 8.585% | $230.7866 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.38 | 5.297% | $48.8367 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.88 | 7.658% | $248.5608 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.55 | 7.793% | $173.0617 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.73 | 8.568% | $108.2749 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.59 | 11.142% | $104.0178 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.92 | 13.198% | $32.7369 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.59 | $946.2754 | $946.28 | $946.25 | $946.30 | |