| 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 | $218.96 | 4.325% | $228.43 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.53 | 6.594% | $19.7519 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.40 | 9.701% | $148.5352 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.81 | 12.796% | $184.7711 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.54 | 5.719% | $166.5497 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.81 | 3.809% | $12.2598 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.38 | 10.621% | $49.0936 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.43 | $809.3913 | $809.39 | $809.40 | $809.40 | |