| 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 | $217.99 | 7.836% | $235.0717 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 3.690% | $41.2375 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.93 | 7.655% | $7.4605 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.41 | 3.671% | $191.1797 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.77 | 13.715% | $146.4308 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.81 | 9.837% | $48.1196 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.73 | 11.781% | $161.7806 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.41 | $831.2804 | $831.28 | $831.30 | $831.30 | |