| 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 | $225.39 | 5.345% | $237.4371 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 3.844% | $115.6199 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.81 | 11.638% | $99.1457 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.87 | 8.539% | $42.1891 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 9.122% | $18.9872 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.76 | 9.524% | $142.1183 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.70 | 7.211% | $92.9519 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.27 | $748.4492 | $748.46 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |