| 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 | $221.88 | 11.850% | $248.1728 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.41 | 7.708% | $251.4012 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.33 | 13.745% | $159.6184 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.44 | 6.386% | $88.7685 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.27 | 3.492% | $39.6064 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.68 | 10.481% | $7.3801 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.78 | 5.268% | $149.249 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.79 | $944.1964 | $944.20 | $944.15 | $944.20 | |