| 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 | $221.85 | 9.638% | $243.2319 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.26 | 3.743% | $144.4725 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.54 | 3.647% | $80.3679 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.61 | 11.405% | $164.4449 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 12.472% | $135.7874 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 5.464% | $171.5372 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.70 | 8.433% | $137.3846 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.34 | $1,077.2264 | $1,077.22 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.20 | |