| 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 | $206.51 | 8.375% | $223.8052 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.81 | 5.647% | $96.9945 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.62 | 12.188% | $144.2962 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.72 | 5.814% | $78.0061 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.52 | 7.339% | $33.8333 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 9.666% | $265.8743 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.48 | 8.140% | $22.1471 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.10 | $864.9567 | $864.96 | $864.95 | $864.90 | |