| 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 | $217.40 | 6.769% | $232.1158 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.64 | 13.254% | $68.6772 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.53 | 8.349% | $211.8548 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.80 | 5.533% | $24.0615 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 5.716% | $260.0508 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.59 | 12.353% | $8.5276 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.44 | 5.779% | $172.8852 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.39 | $978.1729 | $978.18 | $978.20 | $978.30 | |