| 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 | $201.89 | 4.805% | $211.5908 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.97 | 7.746% | $25.8267 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.93 | 5.254% | $45.1855 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.83 | 8.606% | $186.6177 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 10.817% | $7.5356 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.98 | 10.382% | $246.1298 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.97 | 13.655% | $149.9905 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.37 | $872.8766 | $872.89 | $872.95 | $872.80 | |