| 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 | $226.67 | 6.820% | $242.1289 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.34 | 11.397% | $197.5514 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.46 | 12.639% | $220.1642 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 13.245% | $18.7647 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 6.258% | $5.7592 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.46 | 9.387% | $176.6163 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.92 | 8.523% | $86.7316 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.84 | $947.7163 | $947.71 | $947.70 | $947.80 | |