| 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 | $203.83 | 7.575% | $219.2701 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.68 | 13.134% | $179.521 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.57 | 5.541% | $159.9685 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 9.506% | $33.8045 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.78 | 12.150% | $148.9128 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.29 | 12.175% | $77.7261 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 6.118% | $152.725 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.94 | $971.9280 | $971.93 | $971.90 | $971.90 | |