| 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 | $224.36 | 3.478% | $232.1632 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 13.816% | $7.398 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.52 | 11.345% | $15.0538 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.39 | 4.259% | $120.3045 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.54 | 12.659% | $160.5841 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.54 | 5.745% | $47.0988 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.98 | 7.608% | $132.3363 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.83 | $714.9387 | $714.93 | $714.95 | $715.00 | |