| 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 | $218.92 | 5.145% | $230.1834 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 8.265% | $49.2497 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 6.559% | $200.2137 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 3.335% | $87.7004 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.48 | 7.130% | $53.0079 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.38 | 11.105% | $10.4216 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.46 | 6.413% | $171.8144 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.49 | $802.5911 | $802.58 | $802.55 | $802.50 | |