| 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 | $215.83 | 7.221% | $231.4151 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.29 | 3.690% | $51.1088 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 8.254% | $178.3809 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.72 | 4.119% | $98.6215 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.89 | 5.523% | $10.4362 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 13.605% | $211.737 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.69 | 10.348% | $129.8686 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.58 | $911.5681 | $911.58 | $911.55 | $911.50 | |