| 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 | $212.42 | 9.359% | $232.3004 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 8.546% | $16.9874 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 9.766% | $253.2521 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.55 | 7.227% | $42.4083 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.74 | 4.184% | $173.7164 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 5.382% | $151.181 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.32 | 12.442% | $89.189 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.86 | $959.0346 | $959.04 | $959.05 | $959.10 | |