| 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 | $228.42 | 7.638% | $245.8667 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.33 | 7.305% | $216.0372 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.68 | 8.289% | $78.7044 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.27 | 9.867% | $203.5506 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 8.162% | $186.785 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 10.238% | $20.1625 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.75 | 5.639% | $41.9915 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.43 | $993.0979 | $993.10 | $993.10 | $993.20 | |