| 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 | $220.87 | 5.250% | $232.4657 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 8.267% | $175.988 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.86 | 10.739% | $90.6509 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 12.663% | $223.3544 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.41 | 10.597% | $99.9907 | $99.99 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.85 | 10.145% | $215.719 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.33 | 13.145% | $130.4901 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.12 | $1,168.6588 | $1,168.66 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.80 | |