| 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 | $224.35 | 3.865% | $233.0211 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.46 | 4.871% | $152.5454 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.78 | 5.359% | $107.2344 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.44 | 6.492% | $217.7122 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.76 | 8.539% | $84.3999 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.55 | 13.597% | $138.0772 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.78 | 8.565% | $166.9513 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.12 | $1,099.9415 | $1,099.94 | $1,099.95 | $1,099.90 | |