| 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 | $206.64 | 8.200% | $223.5845 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.60 | 6.631% | $10.2366 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.97 | 3.644% | $100.5036 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.77 | 5.864% | $96.0928 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.78 | 6.374% | $92.3114 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.84 | 7.815% | $47.2661 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.40 | 9.201% | $265.7952 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.00 | $835.7902 | $835.79 | $835.80 | $835.80 | |