| 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 | $201.64 | 9.678% | $221.1547 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.33 | 10.132% | $16.8832 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.80 | 3.705% | $44.3857 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.50 | 5.114% | $250.6969 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 8.261% | $85.1798 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.82 | 6.733% | $17.9525 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 12.174% | $260.1764 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.71 | $896.4292 | $896.43 | $896.50 | $896.60 | |