| 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 | $203.87 | 9.609% | $223.4599 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.52 | 9.645% | $93.7684 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 7.305% | $167.986 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 5.230% | $79.6591 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 12.524% | $39.7772 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.97 | 11.642% | $39.0412 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.38 | 3.426% | $188.6283 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.34 | $832.3201 | $832.33 | $832.35 | $832.40 | |