| 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 | $212.80 | 8.775% | $231.4732 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 4.593% | $9.2251 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.30 | 8.177% | $58.7401 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.58 | 8.282% | $186.8731 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.91 | 10.742% | $18.7265 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.31 | 8.700% | $143.821 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.29 | 12.102% | $148.2997 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.01 | $797.1587 | $797.16 | $797.15 | $797.10 | |