| 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 | $210.74 | 8.862% | $229.4158 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.86 | 9.122% | $183.1722 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.79 | 6.443% | $123.2503 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 10.458% | $142.9658 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.63 | 11.584% | $75.4643 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.30 | 10.186% | $31.1826 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.81 | 10.554% | $77.1777 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.56 | $862.6287 | $862.63 | $862.60 | $862.80 | |