| 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 | $222.40 | 7.138% | $238.2749 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.32 | 7.342% | $158.1362 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 6.571% | $73.47 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 9.589% | $15.8466 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.86 | 5.683% | $242.9229 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.44 | 9.184% | $76.9092 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.58 | 6.205% | $96.2005 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.00 | $901.7603 | $901.76 | $901.70 | $901.70 | |