| 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 | $203.59 | 12.697% | $229.4398 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 13.541% | $8.5269 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.73 | 10.213% | $192.5752 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.49 | 8.295% | $77.4201 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.46 | 6.119% | $14.2836 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 11.242% | $272.821 | $272.82 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.91 | 9.782% | $43.814 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.94 | $838.8806 | $838.88 | $838.90 | $838.80 | |