| 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 | $193.73 | 9.682% | $212.4869 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.47 | 9.468% | $159.2431 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.57 | 7.630% | $73.8019 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 6.560% | $9.9847 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.94 | 6.588% | $234.4296 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.59 | 9.448% | $76.1649 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.54 | 7.837% | $92.2438 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.21 | $858.3549 | $858.34 | $858.40 | $858.30 | |