| 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 | $230.82 | 11.850% | $258.1722 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.98 | 11.824% | $107.3287 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 3.127% | $210.8019 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.52 | 11.485% | $78.6192 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.29 | 13.708% | $95.8445 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.57 | 7.796% | $100.8647 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.30 | 11.240% | $8.1205 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.89 | $859.7517 | $859.74 | $859.70 | $859.70 | |