| 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 | $144.50 | 13.735% | $164.3471 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.53 | 4.800% | $227.9714 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.39 | 12.389% | $27.4117 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.27 | 8.325% | $213.6927 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 8.436% | $228.2578 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 6.420% | $78.6657 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.36 | 11.649% | $39.4791 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.47 | $979.8255 | $979.83 | $979.80 | $979.90 | |