| 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 | $28.26 | 5.490% | $29.8115 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.62 | 9.351% | $118.7771 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.88 | 4.378% | $227.4188 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 4.233% | $137.8586 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.75 | 3.411% | $186.9154 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.38 | 9.865% | $52.054 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.85 | 11.313% | $98.9016 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.00 | $851.7370 | $851.74 | $851.70 | $851.80 | |