| 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 | $225.95 | 6.425% | $240.4673 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.45 | 13.269% | $112.646 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 9.292% | $150.7137 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 3.177% | $181.3748 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.66 | 10.306% | $100.0034 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.31 | 6.698% | $6.7326 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 5.152% | $161.4714 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.62 | $953.4092 | $953.40 | $953.35 | $953.40 | |