| 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 | $231.52 | 12.375% | $260.1706 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.51 | 3.503% | $229.2695 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.68 | 10.461% | $26.1572 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.85 | 4.187% | $215.5108 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.50 | 4.174% | $8.8548 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.67 | 4.373% | $59.1482 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.78 | 13.515% | $14.5072 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.51 | $813.6183 | $813.62 | $813.55 | $813.70 | |