| 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 | $215.67 | 4.240% | $224.8144 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.49 | 7.771% | $6.9943 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 12.687% | $137.9402 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.55 | 8.709% | $189.7516 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.33 | 3.403% | $182.3305 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.97 | 7.582% | $27.939 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.26 | 8.215% | $269.7367 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.68 | $1,039.5067 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.40 | |