| 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 | $210.64 | 3.225% | $217.4331 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.48 | 12.300% | $27.491 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.90 | 8.634% | $163.9287 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.33 | 9.150% | $8.0007 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.27 | 4.824% | $156.4708 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.94 | 12.246% | $253.6086 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 11.664% | $95.7407 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.30 | $922.6736 | $922.67 | $922.70 | $922.60 | |