| 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 | $212.75 | 7.400% | $228.4935 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.99 | 11.449% | $20.0497 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.94 | 11.210% | $156.7394 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.34 | 12.746% | $88.3252 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.57 | 5.723% | $89.4099 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.93 | 9.327% | $184.6861 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.82 | 6.402% | $164.7316 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.34 | $932.4354 | $932.44 | $932.50 | $932.30 | |