| 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 | $224.33 | 9.424% | $245.4709 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.94 | 11.599% | $44.5726 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.59 | 3.573% | $16.147 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.64 | 12.611% | $237.2038 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.58 | 6.814% | $160.8405 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.30 | 13.141% | $15.0478 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.74 | 9.495% | $112.4952 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.12 | $831.7778 | $831.78 | $831.75 | $831.70 | |