| 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 | $221.25 | 6.840% | $236.3835 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.43 | 6.429% | $133.4939 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.75 | 7.286% | $149.9322 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.90 | 5.204% | $29.3519 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.75 | 13.752% | $138.4931 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.94 | 5.229% | $235.6498 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 6.324% | $18.5216 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.44 | $941.8260 | $941.81 | $941.85 | $941.80 | |