| 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 | $220.84 | 7.625% | $237.6791 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.38 | 7.480% | $40.176 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.26 | 9.751% | $58.4534 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.76 | 11.544% | $175.9718 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.53 | 4.414% | $248.0146 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.86 | 9.647% | $13.0041 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.74 | 4.727% | $26.9567 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.37 | $800.2557 | $800.25 | $800.25 | $800.40 | |