| 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 | $217.58 | 6.852% | $232.4886 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 4.116% | $42.3023 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 5.492% | $86.1975 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 4.415% | $41.2126 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.72 | 6.660% | $147.9588 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.76 | 6.636% | $190.6225 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.83 | 11.831% | $118.3507 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.70 | $859.1330 | $859.13 | $859.10 | $859.20 | |