| 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 | $215.53 | 7.250% | $231.1559 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.50 | 7.180% | $20.9001 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.86 | 8.734% | $166.2108 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.65 | 4.307% | $253.1009 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.50 | 11.703% | $50.8249 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.46 | 7.608% | $43.5382 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.60 | 9.524% | $107.9907 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $873.7215 | $873.72 | $873.70 | $873.70 | |