| 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 | $216.61 | 5.775% | $229.1192 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.59 | 4.153% | $18.3205 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.60 | 9.646% | $159.6446 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.52 | 9.125% | $18.0275 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 9.410% | $187.8241 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.97 | 5.130% | $158.7148 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.43 | 3.455% | $156.6619 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.39 | $928.3126 | $928.30 | $928.25 | $928.20 | |