| 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 | 3.680% | $226.4371 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.90 | 4.269% | $138.5735 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.81 | 6.308% | $13.6181 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.93 | 12.385% | $115.6779 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.71 | 8.532% | $155.9713 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.77 | 5.535% | $161.2258 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.28 | 4.420% | $19.088 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.80 | $830.5917 | $830.60 | $830.60 | $830.60 | |