| 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 | $144.88 | 9.188% | $158.1916 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.76 | 6.723% | $235.6017 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.81 | 4.665% | $123.3058 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 11.807% | $13.9647 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 12.261% | $113.2713 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.29 | 9.261% | $21.0764 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.82 | 7.530% | $230.9959 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.95 | $896.4074 | $896.41 | $896.40 | $896.50 | |