| 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 | $215.70 | 7.175% | $231.1765 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.87 | 3.767% | $13.3548 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.81 | 9.484% | $181.5354 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.92 | 4.662% | $82.5993 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.72 | 8.814% | $10.5767 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 11.353% | $207.5397 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.65 | 9.530% | $133.2432 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.05 | $860.0256 | $860.03 | $860.10 | $860.00 | |