| 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 | $216.80 | 8.322% | $234.8421 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 5.425% | $5.7457 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.56 | 5.406% | $72.2664 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 4.514% | $250.7918 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.91 | 9.299% | $185.7099 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 9.172% | $39.9242 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.70 | 9.865% | $169.9612 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.95 | $959.2413 | $959.24 | $959.20 | $959.20 | |