| 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 | $212.43 | 5.486% | $224.0839 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.58 | 3.167% | $104.797 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.56 | 4.872% | $182.0158 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.41 | 12.453% | $161.2688 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 7.636% | $138.8289 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.30 | 10.534% | $21.3331 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.44 | 13.498% | $11.8492 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.70 | $844.1767 | $844.18 | $844.20 | $844.10 | |