| 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 | $212.87 | 7.503% | $228.8416 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 5.532% | $175.0565 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.72 | 13.179% | $185.2967 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.40 | 8.535% | $41.6774 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 10.289% | $12.8156 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 12.324% | $7.4246 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 3.164% | $122.2597 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.61 | $773.3721 | $773.38 | $773.35 | $773.40 | |