| 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 | $216.29 | 6.574% | $230.5089 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.61 | 5.455% | $166.2076 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.29 | 6.598% | $244.4186 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.99 | 10.133% | $176.2018 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.66 | 3.791% | $51.5426 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.36 | 13.112% | $82.979 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.53 | 4.447% | $33.9766 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.73 | $985.8351 | $985.84 | $985.85 | $985.80 | |