| 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 | $208.57 | 5.375% | $219.7806 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.32 | 4.710% | $173.1066 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.56 | 9.742% | $130.1101 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.81 | 7.258% | $169.2638 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.81 | 3.104% | $82.2873 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.57 | 8.768% | $29.9873 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.86 | 4.317% | $93.7393 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.50 | $898.2750 | $898.28 | $898.30 | $898.30 | |