| 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 | $211.95 | 8.255% | $229.4465 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.55 | 9.854% | $76.4035 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.29 | 10.462% | $98.6315 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.99 | 13.494% | $214.4923 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.75 | 12.795% | $181.318 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.86 | 13.576% | $70.2581 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.48 | 7.730% | $108.2471 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.87 | $978.7970 | $978.80 | $978.80 | $978.70 | |