| 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 | $217.72 | 4.819% | $228.2119 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 4.532% | $54.6702 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 8.722% | $166.0076 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 8.520% | $19.8158 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.54 | 12.106% | $266.2966 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.58 | 11.427% | $38.5315 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.75 | 9.762% | $88.6328 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.84 | $862.1664 | $862.17 | $862.15 | $862.10 | |