| 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 | $225.38 | 6.403% | $239.8111 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 7.455% | $164.245 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.76 | 11.862% | $131.7287 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.79 | 9.164% | $150.4171 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.57 | 6.766% | $162.8929 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.72 | 12.186% | $9.7826 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.34 | 6.805% | $19.588 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.41 | $878.4654 | $878.47 | $878.50 | $878.40 | |