| 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 | $219.91 | 4.542% | $229.8983 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.66 | 7.425% | $168.292 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.29 | 13.802% | $15.1243 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.25 | 6.428% | $190.7722 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.60 | 13.458% | $68.7555 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.56 | 13.279% | $158.0922 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.44 | 8.253% | $52.4378 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.71 | $883.3723 | $883.37 | $883.35 | $883.40 | |