| 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 | $217.85 | 7.523% | $234.2389 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.60 | 4.152% | $79.7804 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.76 | 11.844% | $42.2323 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.41 | 13.339% | $21.9991 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.93 | 4.127% | $30.1239 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.62 | 13.126% | $61.7894 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.60 | 10.275% | $58.0047 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.77 | $528.1687 | $528.16 | $528.20 | $528.10 | |