| 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 | $211.39 | 8.529% | $229.4195 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 12.722% | $8.4429 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.81 | 11.866% | $37.8219 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.38 | 4.386% | $149.6686 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.63 | 10.742% | $109.2248 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.29 | 12.134% | $192.0743 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.83 | 6.705% | $197.2229 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.82 | $923.8749 | $923.86 | $923.75 | $923.80 | |