| 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 | $212.81 | 8.299% | $230.4711 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.94 | 12.652% | $265.7911 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.53 | 8.515% | $179.6249 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.25 | 12.334% | $221.5788 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.73 | 6.653% | $28.5083 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.38 | 6.542% | $195.3767 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.77 | 7.539% | $78.2561 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.41 | $1,199.6070 | $1,199.61 | $1,199.60 | $1,199.70 | |