| 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 | $225.72 | 8.225% | $244.2855 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.74 | 12.414% | $151.4666 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 10.289% | $252.4405 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.25 | 6.480% | $187.671 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.55 | 6.486% | $29.3369 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.35 | 12.276% | $232.8043 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.49 | 13.261% | $121.7442 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.99 | $1,219.7490 | $1,219.75 | $1,219.75 | $1,219.70 | |