| 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 | $217.87 | 6.622% | $232.2974 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.83 | 8.435% | $197.1674 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.85 | 10.256% | $155.2956 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.72 | 6.191% | $95.2746 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.29 | 12.167% | $13.7853 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.67 | 10.868% | $92.7633 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.54 | 9.839% | $70.8901 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.77 | $857.4737 | $857.48 | $857.45 | $857.60 | |