| 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 | $139.50 | 11.243% | $155.184 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.28 | 10.598% | $27.9592 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.50 | 8.545% | $183.9838 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.37 | 4.249% | $41.0428 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 12.729% | $32.0038 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 3.489% | $206.3364 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.51 | 5.825% | $232.2965 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.93 | $878.8065 | $878.80 | $878.85 | $878.80 | |