| 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 | $212.53 | 9.404% | $232.5163 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.65 | 7.228% | $71.4675 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.88 | 9.224% | $135.3067 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.68 | 6.250% | $19.8475 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.73 | 8.614% | $99.6316 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.64 | 7.181% | $97.1489 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.39 | 12.334% | $207.1327 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.50 | $863.0512 | $863.06 | $863.05 | $862.90 | |