| 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 | $217.91 | 5.518% | $229.9343 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 8.172% | $157.758 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.42 | 7.655% | $17.677 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.62 | 8.356% | $174.0414 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 5.678% | $50.4929 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.42 | 8.845% | $114.7444 | $114.74 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 8.711% | $39.8752 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.67 | $784.5232 | $784.52 | $784.60 | $784.50 | |