| 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 | $218.90 | 4.555% | $228.8709 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.93 | 8.292% | $93.0553 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.27 | 9.423% | $13.4262 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.75 | 4.818% | $174.784 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.92 | 5.475% | $154.9639 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.51 | 10.135% | $50.1224 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 5.310% | $214.3164 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.79 | $929.5391 | $929.54 | $929.50 | $929.60 | |