| 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 | 5.802% | $229.3787 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.73 | 4.128% | $161.1173 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 3.677% | $150.7256 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.33 | 5.495% | $50.9857 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.63 | 3.658% | $13.092 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.30 | 13.426% | $185.2247 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.84 | 13.333% | $41.7519 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.01 | $832.2759 | $832.28 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |