| 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 | $211.76 | 5.522% | $223.4534 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 12.481% | $207.415 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 6.422% | $180.8855 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.99 | 13.570% | $37.4667 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.73 | 9.733% | $79.8088 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.61 | 7.717% | $143.9207 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.74 | 7.257% | $45.8416 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.20 | $918.7917 | $918.80 | $918.75 | $918.80 | |