| 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 | $217.84 | 6.305% | $231.5748 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.57 | 8.519% | $8.2149 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.26 | 8.355% | $45.7908 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.42 | 7.510% | $152.0406 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.66 | 7.687% | $139.627 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.95 | 7.684% | $67.7871 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.54 | 9.393% | $194.2163 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.24 | $839.2515 | $839.25 | $839.25 | $839.20 | |