| 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 | $220.99 | 7.636% | $237.8648 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 12.872% | $45.7019 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 3.634% | $148.0101 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.40 | 5.125% | $126.5705 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.97 | 12.567% | $109.1562 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.42 | 8.675% | $152.6014 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.32 | 13.408% | $134.1843 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.41 | $954.0892 | $954.08 | $954.05 | $954.20 | |