| 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 | $222.70 | 6.500% | $237.1755 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.32 | 12.217% | $92.377 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.70 | 12.427% | $140.1965 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.92 | 4.239% | $143.7664 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 4.702% | $38.0592 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 7.115% | $16.6671 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 6.390% | $257.3468 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.44 | $925.5885 | $925.61 | $925.60 | $925.70 | |