| 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 | $155.72 | 6.109% | $165.2329 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.38 | 8.399% | $180.3543 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.89 | 11.825% | $248.1285 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.85 | 3.622% | $43.3658 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.64 | 12.800% | $23.2819 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.34 | 8.693% | $146.0182 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.84 | 11.434% | $82.2829 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.66 | $888.6645 | $888.66 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |