| 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 | $209.83 | 8.724% | $228.1356 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 3.498% | $242.6511 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 5.279% | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.58 | 12.864% | $173.3365 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 8.790% | $18.4181 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 6.616% | $121.393 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.51 | 12.395% | $41.0354 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.43 | $982.1197 | $982.13 | $982.15 | $982.10 | |