| 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 | $175.60 | 11.289% | $195.4235 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.72 | 13.541% | $8.7654 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 10.645% | $238.4842 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.91 | 10.333% | $111.337 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.99 | 5.843% | $73.0211 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.92 | 8.771% | $83.6667 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.75 | 9.197% | $249.7881 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.43 | $960.4860 | $960.49 | $960.45 | $960.50 | |