| 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 | $224.38 | 3.111% | $231.3605 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 7.150% | $8.2506 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 3.715% | $234.79 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.97 | 9.697% | $173.2884 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.36 | 12.701% | $70.2803 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.60 | 8.469% | $7.159 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 7.499% | $128.7731 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.18 | $853.9019 | $853.90 | $853.90 | $854.10 | |