| 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 | $211.77 | 8.808% | $230.4227 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.99 | 11.152% | $62.234 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.95 | 3.152% | $125.7939 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.92 | 8.216% | $162.2374 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.38 | 8.313% | $200.7906 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.42 | 4.528% | $31.7974 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.97 | 5.147% | $185.0272 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.40 | $998.3032 | $998.30 | $998.35 | $998.20 | |