| 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 | $204.95 | 12.657% | $230.8905 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.56 | 12.255% | $80.3297 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.41 | 3.529% | $200.2354 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.76 | 4.691% | $17.5462 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.94 | 12.732% | $37.1339 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.47 | 10.389% | $97.6611 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.85 | 10.141% | $202.4942 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.94 | $866.2910 | $866.29 | $866.35 | $866.20 | |