| 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 | $214.84 | 9.456% | $235.1553 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.60 | 7.104% | $88.4679 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 6.506% | $139.2779 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 9.172% | $170.2756 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.91 | 5.834% | $75.0469 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 9.658% | $99.1637 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.29 | 11.175% | $97.0447 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.81 | $904.4320 | $904.44 | $904.45 | $904.50 | |