| 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 | $220.33 | 12.651% | $248.2039 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 8.599% | $187.0835 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.38 | 7.280% | $21.8637 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.83 | 3.468% | $96.0493 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 8.350% | $141.1475 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.34 | 8.497% | $168.5392 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 4.165% | $9.354 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.40 | $872.2411 | $872.23 | $872.25 | $872.20 | |