| 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 | $215.78 | 9.445% | $236.1604 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.74 | 12.823% | $18.8866 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 4.432% | $261.9468 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.76 | 3.294% | $162.9566 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 12.254% | $13.3245 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.77 | 13.371% | $55.291 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.75 | 5.458% | $96.7577 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.50 | $845.3236 | $845.33 | $845.30 | $845.40 | |