| 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 | $209.69 | 9.572% | $229.7615 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.27 | 3.134% | $7.4978 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 13.516% | $69.7102 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 12.178% | $270.1583 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 7.172% | $185.3433 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.28 | 11.542% | $11.4665 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.57 | 8.528% | $48.3709 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.99 | $822.3085 | $822.31 | $822.25 | $822.40 | |