| 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 | $219.50 | 4.686% | $229.7858 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.31 | 12.495% | $171.3411 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.87 | 9.829% | $148.1264 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.40 | 9.418% | $180.9774 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 8.162% | $57.1095 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 12.762% | $150.8079 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.32 | 7.542% | $17.5509 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.94 | $955.6990 | $955.71 | $955.75 | $955.70 | |