| 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 | $233.78 | 8.175% | $252.8915 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 12.432% | $178.171 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.99 | 3.838% | $21.7956 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.78 | 5.411% | $163.1551 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.83 | 4.753% | $196.7576 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.51 | 3.749% | $53.4411 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.46 | 3.571% | $60.5476 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.82 | $926.7595 | $926.77 | $926.75 | $926.80 | |