| 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 | $216.40 | 6.375% | $230.1955 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.37 | 9.320% | $87.8605 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.99 | 13.753% | $196.7813 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.39 | 13.495% | $147.9861 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.34 | 12.172% | $129.3792 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.83 | 12.468% | $79.6611 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.92 | 13.799% | $97.7761 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.24 | $969.6398 | $969.65 | $969.70 | $969.80 | |