| 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 | $201.62 | 7.565% | $216.8726 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 8.469% | $172.4115 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.81 | 5.484% | $31.4448 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.82 | 7.582% | $159.0277 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.42 | 5.755% | $101.969 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.51 | 8.754% | $96.2582 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.35 | 6.194% | $156.4769 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.48 | $934.4607 | $934.46 | $934.45 | $934.50 | |