| 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 | $225.63 | 3.625% | $233.8091 | $233.81 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.27 | 3.868% | $14.822 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.90 | 11.364% | $158.0255 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.49 | 11.387% | $273.4439 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.30 | 7.295% | $116.2005 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.82 | 9.738% | $14.0684 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.77 | 13.168% | $50.6653 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.18 | $861.0347 | $861.04 | $861.00 | $861.00 | |