| 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 | $215.59 | 12.729% | $243.0325 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.72 | 5.259% | $38.6511 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 4.524% | $135.4317 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.87 | 7.765% | $80.6837 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.71 | 8.137% | $35.3716 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.59 | 3.295% | $112.168 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.62 | 12.213% | $227.366 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.67 | $872.7046 | $872.70 | $872.70 | $872.80 | |