| 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 | $211.48 | 8.384% | $229.2105 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.65 | 5.386% | $166.141 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.27 | 5.852% | $75.4407 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.50 | 10.461% | $173.9761 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.45 | 12.508% | $118.6397 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.64 | 13.587% | $74.5585 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 7.540% | $51.5869 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.96 | $889.5534 | $889.56 | $889.60 | $889.50 | |