| 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 | $212.39 | 8.225% | $229.8591 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.58 | 5.772% | $104.27 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.73 | 8.858% | $158.6388 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.96 | 4.175% | $243.7278 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.63 | 10.766% | $234.4141 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.41 | 7.674% | $166.2594 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.48 | 13.746% | $160.9278 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.18 | $1,298.0970 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.10 | |