| 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 | $218.59 | 7.175% | $234.2738 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.57 | 9.779% | $140.0451 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.55 | 9.170% | $105.4036 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.51 | 10.528% | $17.1429 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.44 | 10.502% | $13.7464 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.98 | 8.513% | $10.8296 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.56 | 10.173% | $78.8398 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.20 | $600.2812 | $600.28 | $600.30 | $600.10 | |