| 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 | $209.70 | 4.841% | $219.8516 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.60 | 6.763% | $162.9203 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.91 | 7.334% | $130.8509 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.25 | 12.217% | $101.2758 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.39 | 9.143% | $185.9688 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.45 | 9.652% | $53.1264 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.68 | 7.746% | $36.2889 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.98 | $890.2827 | $890.29 | $890.30 | $890.40 | |