| 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 | $208.43 | 11.540% | $232.4828 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.60 | 10.267% | $77.8485 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.45 | 9.525% | $36.6361 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.93 | 7.587% | $13.911 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.27 | 6.111% | $31.0587 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.70 | 3.858% | $30.8458 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.35 | 12.737% | $164.9906 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.73 | $587.7735 | $587.78 | $587.80 | $587.70 | |