| 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 | $213.77 | 7.475% | $229.7493 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.94 | 12.329% | $50.4807 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.67 | 9.395% | $212.9592 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.68 | 10.679% | $143.5285 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 9.550% | $41.3332 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.94 | 4.855% | $79.6269 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.92 | 5.853% | $131.173 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.65 | $888.8508 | $888.85 | $888.90 | $888.80 | |