| 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 | $215.28 | 7.488% | $231.4002 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.28 | 7.109% | $18.5084 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.42 | 6.751% | $93.3217 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.26 | 7.332% | $172.0103 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.47 | 3.369% | $90.4169 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 3.687% | $18.9436 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.70 | 7.574% | $98.6454 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.68 | $723.2465 | $723.25 | $723.20 | $723.10 | |