| 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 | $209.31 | 12.369% | $235.1996 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 4.355% | $84.2667 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 8.333% | $179.4211 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.27 | 3.620% | $27.221 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.99 | 4.392% | $9.3848 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.80 | 7.223% | $232.4595 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.95 | 5.162% | $97.7481 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.69 | $865.7008 | $865.70 | $865.65 | $865.70 | |