| 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 | $215.48 | 5.860% | $228.1071 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.34 | 13.185% | $146.3935 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.71 | 13.207% | $185.3312 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.64 | 12.812% | $88.7154 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.44 | 13.398% | $121.8348 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.77 | 8.680% | $44.3088 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.27 | 9.205% | $175.0229 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.65 | $989.7137 | $989.71 | $989.70 | $989.60 | |