| 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 | $219.50 | 8.731% | $238.6645 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.28 | 3.675% | $8.5843 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.60 | 10.625% | $155.5388 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.57 | 12.131% | $28.6719 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.86 | 12.537% | $205.7852 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.94 | 12.149% | $12.2691 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.74 | 7.180% | $181.9273 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.49 | $831.4411 | $831.44 | $831.45 | $831.50 | |