| 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 | $217.36 | 6.397% | $231.2645 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.97 | 9.695% | $98.6926 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 10.665% | $44.7308 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.45 | 10.363% | $267.5751 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.95 | 11.418% | $55.6533 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.33 | 9.843% | $86.04 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.96 | 4.665% | $25.0777 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.44 | $809.0340 | $809.03 | $809.10 | $809.10 | |