| 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 | $211.71 | 8.245% | $229.1655 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.71 | 4.734% | $158.892 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.46 | 5.228% | $94.137 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.46 | 10.578% | $200.6548 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.44 | 11.287% | $21.6342 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.38 | 7.513% | $25.1365 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.40 | 11.291% | $184.0753 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.56 | $913.6953 | $913.70 | $913.75 | $913.70 | |