| 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 | $218.40 | 5.845% | $231.1655 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.36 | 7.774% | $107.0842 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.75 | 9.556% | $13.9684 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.72 | 5.323% | $58.686 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.65 | 8.746% | $176.8754 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.34 | 3.722% | $161.1218 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.76 | 11.472% | $27.6005 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.98 | $776.5018 | $776.51 | $776.50 | $776.60 | |