| 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 | $214.55 | 8.775% | $233.3768 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 12.747% | $32.4599 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.75 | 6.239% | $192.027 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.35 | 13.726% | $92.5161 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.36 | 8.775% | $21.0588 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.67 | 8.252% | $149.0305 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.41 | 4.356% | $174.7024 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.88 | $895.1715 | $895.18 | $895.20 | $895.20 | |