| 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 | $217.81 | 3.518% | $225.4726 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.88 | 8.478% | $161.502 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.67 | 10.205% | $148.4131 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.98 | 3.278% | $160.0602 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.70 | 5.789% | $103.3559 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.76 | 10.555% | $11.8957 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.62 | 5.724% | $95.8071 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.42 | $906.5066 | $906.51 | $906.45 | $906.60 | |