| 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 | $151.52 | 8.625% | $164.5886 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.88 | 8.256% | $187.153 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.64 | 12.630% | $225.9808 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 5.674% | $30.3179 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.71 | 10.254% | $91.1911 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 4.638% | $178.2404 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.89 | 3.464% | $210.9527 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.67 | $1,088.4245 | $1,088.42 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |