| 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 | $223.93 | 8.585% | $243.1544 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 8.565% | $26.9784 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.63 | 4.775% | $93.9098 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 9.754% | $266.5705 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 4.737% | $12.9874 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.65 | 8.656% | $13.745 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.28 | 7.240% | $154.7259 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.62 | $812.0714 | $812.08 | $812.10 | $812.10 | |