| 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 | $226.88 | 4.405% | $236.8741 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.67 | 13.335% | $15.4929 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.89 | 4.189% | $101.9906 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.37 | 5.536% | $20.4423 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.87 | 4.273% | $168.7867 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 12.368% | $259.9409 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.77 | 3.831% | $42.3319 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.78 | $845.8594 | $845.85 | $845.90 | $845.80 | |