| 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 | $215.64 | 6.768% | $230.2345 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 8.638% | $147.639 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 9.442% | $253.3363 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 9.507% | $9.111 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 10.814% | $49.8441 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.55 | 11.560% | $166.838 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 12.483% | $79.6942 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.72 | $936.6971 | $936.69 | $936.75 | $936.50 | |