| 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 | $185.79 | 9.198% | $202.879 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.79 | 13.195% | $30.3249 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 10.535% | $31.5246 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.57 | 12.663% | $188.7894 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.89 | 3.376% | $19.5277 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.42 | 3.749% | $230.7585 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 11.248% | $159.9635 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.77 | $863.7676 | $863.76 | $863.75 | $863.80 | |