| 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 | $216.98 | 6.187% | $230.4046 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.53 | 8.302% | $88.2986 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.89 | 13.270% | $284.1831 | $284.18 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.27 | 13.304% | $22.9667 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.92 | 8.545% | $55.2711 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 3.268% | $36.5156 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.85 | 6.454% | $131.8433 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.80 | $849.4830 | $849.48 | $849.45 | $849.50 | |