| 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 | $216.37 | 6.742% | $230.9577 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.93 | 5.519% | $140.2664 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.41 | 9.375% | $75.9172 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.39 | 11.130% | $232.6951 | $232.70 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.39 | 10.480% | $97.6533 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.65 | 10.305% | $69.1061 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.37 | 8.240% | $82.6629 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.51 | $929.2587 | $929.27 | $929.20 | $929.40 | |