| 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 | $230.43 | 5.114% | $242.2142 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.93 | 7.155% | $186.3747 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 10.849% | $10.7302 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.36 | 11.378% | $41.6108 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.62 | 6.643% | $209.6815 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.61 | 8.579% | $56.0376 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.79 | 4.454% | $139.749 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.42 | $886.3980 | $886.39 | $886.40 | $886.30 | |