| 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 | $215.47 | 6.352% | $229.1567 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.51 | 13.695% | $134.7399 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 9.663% | $42.7466 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.84 | 12.217% | $82.861 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 5.230% | $238.1776 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.31 | 8.243% | $36.0557 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.94 | 9.241% | $9.7661 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.39 | $773.5036 | $773.52 | $773.50 | $773.60 | |