| 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 | $201.99 | 13.759% | $229.7818 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.49 | 3.741% | $157.1572 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.90 | 7.312% | $8.4776 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 3.675% | $18.4542 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 8.771% | $157.4678 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.99 | 8.397% | $227.6229 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.52 | 13.355% | $87.8728 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.46 | $886.8343 | $886.83 | $886.80 | $887.00 | |