| 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 | $216.33 | 6.202% | $229.7468 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.94 | 7.195% | $87.8356 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 11.265% | $55.944 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.98 | 11.566% | $30.1005 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 12.294% | $80.0769 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.58 | 8.544% | $261.1352 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.28 | 10.231% | $251.6353 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.70 | $996.4743 | $996.49 | $996.55 | $996.30 | |