| 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 | $212.43 | 7.342% | $228.0266 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.58 | 9.819% | $80.8048 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.77 | 9.539% | $50.136 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.37 | 3.114% | $45.7517 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.32 | 3.600% | $75.9595 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 10.722% | $81.8457 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.45 | 3.551% | $246.9174 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.84 | $809.4417 | $809.45 | $809.45 | $809.40 | |