| 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 | $216.59 | 5.820% | $229.1955 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.28 | 11.254% | $39.2504 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.48 | 11.126% | $96.1018 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.60 | 4.133% | $138.0804 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.79 | 11.742% | $104.8028 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.75 | 8.267% | $69.0202 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.30 | 6.224% | $86.3601 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.79 | $762.8112 | $762.81 | $762.80 | $762.90 | |