| 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 | $221.93 | 9.401% | $242.7936 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.99 | 13.670% | $160.2633 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.55 | 8.318% | $234.5626 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.55 | 8.296% | $9.2593 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.31 | 9.304% | $36.4092 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.47 | 5.860% | $77.7753 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.39 | 3.443% | $209.3583 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.19 | $970.4216 | $970.42 | $970.40 | $970.60 | |