| 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 | $210.72 | 9.372% | $230.4687 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 10.255% | $47.972 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.29 | 11.264% | $185.0209 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.78 | 10.581% | $237.5059 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.66 | 13.819% | $9.8567 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.49 | 12.153% | $31.9524 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.84 | 4.264% | $15.4728 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.29 | $758.2494 | $758.25 | $758.15 | $758.40 | |