| 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 | $213.43 | 8.429% | $231.42 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.78 | 12.504% | $184.2591 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 7.270% | $29.982 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.66 | 11.136% | $16.2925 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.41 | 6.129% | $58.8061 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.78 | 5.838% | $189.2172 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.36 | 9.215% | $241.7583 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.37 | $951.7352 | $951.74 | $951.70 | $951.80 | |