| 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 | $218.53 | 7.215% | $234.2969 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.30 | 6.733% | $155.083 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.81 | 10.396% | $16.3496 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.52 | 12.423% | $111.8834 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 8.383% | $53.9422 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.39 | 8.660% | $176.453 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.94 | 5.176% | $208.1854 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.26 | $956.1935 | $956.19 | $956.25 | $956.20 | |