| 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 | $230.47 | 9.415% | $252.1688 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.99 | 7.500% | $47.2893 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 13.532% | $35.6263 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 11.301% | $269.7825 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.87 | 4.641% | $19.7458 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 6.493% | $57.0802 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.39 | 8.547% | $187.1242 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.09 | $868.8171 | $868.82 | $868.85 | $868.80 | |