| 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 | $221.78 | 5.446% | $233.8581 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 8.403% | $56.6948 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.54 | 12.800% | $186.7291 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.45 | 12.259% | $192.4681 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.66 | 11.382% | $53.0847 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.76 | 11.646% | $138.1731 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.96 | 11.155% | $11.071 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.45 | $872.0789 | $872.07 | $872.05 | $872.20 | |