| 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 | $146.61 | 8.750% | $159.4384 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.44 | 5.400% | $228.1278 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 13.502% | $226.6975 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.81 | 10.758% | $215.7677 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 8.712% | $20.2965 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.56 | 7.413% | $9.1946 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.95 | 13.747% | $47.7169 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.77 | $907.2394 | $907.25 | $907.25 | $907.20 | |