| 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 | $221.69 | 4.168% | $230.93 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 5.849% | $50.7864 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.53 | 6.453% | $235.8253 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 12.586% | $198.6355 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.51 | 12.607% | $154.8459 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.37 | 11.532% | $33.8723 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.58 | 9.820% | $76.4128 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.09 | $981.3082 | $981.32 | $981.35 | $981.20 | |