| 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 | $216.51 | 7.378% | $232.4841 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.46 | 10.200% | $150.3789 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.73 | 9.466% | $8.4617 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.80 | 3.815% | $194.9646 | $194.96 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.35 | 4.605% | $34.8858 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.63 | 13.207% | $69.7695 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.73 | 13.466% | $185.7779 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.21 | $876.7225 | $876.72 | $876.75 | $876.90 | |