| 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 | $207.75 | 6.615% | $221.4927 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 5.666% | $144.0439 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 6.518% | $225.3388 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.35 | 3.705% | $32.5115 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.36 | 4.447% | $11.8652 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.79 | 7.251% | $28.7325 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.59 | 10.362% | $181.6448 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.71 | $845.6294 | $845.62 | $845.65 | $845.50 | |