| 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 | $220.48 | 5.391% | $232.3661 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.25 | 13.507% | $94.4946 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.78 | 7.416% | $160.8877 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.81 | 13.171% | $77.873 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.57 | 12.619% | $46.8157 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.78 | 11.629% | $37.7083 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.36 | 11.835% | $171.5102 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.03 | $821.6556 | $821.66 | $821.60 | $821.70 | |