| 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 | $216.54 | 3.568% | $224.2661 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.80 | 3.637% | $179.0847 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.83 | 3.594% | $31.938 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 6.321% | $85.9924 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 3.479% | $8.1438 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.96 | 5.677% | $80.2722 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.80 | 10.649% | $138.09 | $138.09 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.68 | $747.7872 | $747.78 | $747.80 | $747.80 | |