| 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 | $222.85 | 6.225% | $236.7224 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.27 | 12.192% | $78.8373 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.73 | 9.262% | $24.8353 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.87 | 12.481% | $238.3135 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 12.583% | $19.8146 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.73 | 13.821% | $260.3428 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.94 | 12.694% | $88.9606 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.99 | $947.8265 | $947.82 | $947.80 | $947.70 | |