| 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 | $219.80 | 4.562% | $229.8273 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.48 | 13.285% | $154.6114 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.87 | 9.773% | $186.4714 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 11.218% | $183.0426 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.48 | 9.840% | $44.4632 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.96 | 5.617% | $12.6318 | $12.63 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.40 | 5.208% | $75.1185 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.57 | $886.1662 | $886.16 | $886.15 | $886.10 | |