| 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 | $209.97 | 8.564% | $227.9518 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 5.525% | $15.069 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.42 | 11.500% | $169.9483 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 9.722% | $88.3591 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 11.364% | $170.8658 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.68 | 9.775% | $263.1087 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.97 | 10.716% | $54.2176 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.28 | $989.5203 | $989.53 | $989.45 | $989.60 | |