| 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 | $220.33 | 6.392% | $234.4135 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.34 | 8.626% | $180.6885 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.91 | 10.128% | $39.547 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 13.705% | $159.0164 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.44 | 6.275% | $164.1311 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 4.846% | $47.0234 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.28 | 8.211% | $61.9833 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.00 | $886.8032 | $886.80 | $886.80 | $886.70 | |