| 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 | $217.94 | 6.220% | $231.4959 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.59 | 5.854% | $76.8394 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.79 | 3.616% | $53.6627 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.53 | 8.220% | $134.7664 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.55 | 7.297% | $13.4658 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 6.215% | $182.6367 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.85 | 10.349% | $127.8393 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.20 | $820.7062 | $820.72 | $820.70 | $820.70 | |