| 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 | $219.37 | 5.639% | $231.7403 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.79 | 11.347% | $73.2552 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.96 | 4.437% | $177.5011 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 8.189% | $51.7468 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.87 | 4.175% | $206.1311 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.66 | 6.805% | $78.6726 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 9.164% | $52.9445 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.98 | $871.9916 | $871.99 | $872.00 | $871.90 | |