| 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 | $147.95 | 9.800% | $162.4491 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 11.348% | $88.5217 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.52 | 5.387% | $227.1301 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.40 | 10.183% | $245.047 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.29 | 7.679% | $115.5288 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.77 | 11.355% | $44.2859 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.30 | 7.142% | $38.8925 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.73 | $921.8551 | $921.86 | $921.90 | $921.70 | |