| 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 | $216.37 | 6.460% | $230.3475 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 7.351% | $82.9609 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.84 | 11.195% | $161.0548 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.99 | 9.823% | $48.3111 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.88 | 5.282% | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.89 | 13.493% | $58.8915 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 4.589% | $51.8552 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.83 | $736.4710 | $736.47 | $736.45 | $736.60 | |