| 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 | $204.85 | 12.735% | $230.9376 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.96 | 6.548% | $86.2613 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.38 | 8.235% | $40.4582 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.30 | 12.439% | $191.4836 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.42 | 7.706% | $167.3967 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.97 | 8.375% | $85.5837 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.62 | 12.199% | $75.869 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.50 | $877.9901 | $877.99 | $878.00 | $878.10 | |