| 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 | $204.43 | 12.733% | $230.4601 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.30 | 7.814% | $180.3728 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.68 | 9.468% | $57.6677 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 3.744% | $164.6936 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.65 | 12.755% | $48.09 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.44 | 9.844% | $85.0632 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.59 | 5.595% | $207.5892 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.84 | $973.9366 | $973.93 | $973.90 | $974.10 | |