| 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 | $223.64 | 4.396% | $233.4712 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 11.471% | $161.0422 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 10.588% | $145.6886 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.35 | 6.344% | $21.641 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.82 | 13.119% | $95.9475 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.28 | 8.452% | $95.7414 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.56 | 13.174% | $183.9757 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.86 | $937.5076 | $937.51 | $937.55 | $937.40 | |