| 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 | $226.88 | 8.575% | $246.335 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 5.311% | $175.8378 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.51 | 8.665% | $73.3597 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.50 | 11.420% | $42.8967 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.68 | 11.248% | $90.8674 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.55 | 3.422% | $117.4357 | $117.44 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.26 | 4.123% | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.35 | $915.6823 | $915.70 | $915.70 | $915.70 | |