| 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 | $225.42 | 5.725% | $238.3253 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 5.531% | $7.2183 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.94 | 5.800% | $186.1445 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.32 | 6.199% | $221.2338 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 5.629% | $17.5661 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.40 | 8.407% | $30.7876 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.58 | 11.696% | $218.455 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.13 | $919.7306 | $919.74 | $919.75 | $919.70 | |