| 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 | $212.99 | 8.176% | $230.4041 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.95 | 5.298% | $185.2718 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.81 | 12.853% | $23.4847 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.52 | 6.658% | $185.073 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.48 | 6.858% | $88.1365 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.98 | 9.544% | $17.5051 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.71 | 13.619% | $143.9666 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.44 | $873.8418 | $873.84 | $873.80 | $873.90 | |