| 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 | $215.70 | 7.666% | $232.2356 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 4.551% | $172.07 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.27 | 12.705% | $119.7716 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.88 | 13.140% | $120.924 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 10.313% | $8.814 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 7.467% | $66.2964 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 9.437% | $150.4868 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.62 | $870.5984 | $870.60 | $870.55 | $870.60 | |