| 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 | $220.28 | 5.704% | $232.8448 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.84 | 12.396% | $211.1246 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.78 | 3.385% | $38.025 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.47 | 11.787% | $180.5025 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 12.589% | $31.9528 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.88 | 13.506% | $37.3208 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.54 | 13.569% | $138.0318 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.17 | $869.8023 | $869.79 | $869.80 | $869.70 | |