| 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 | $223.94 | 6.850% | $239.2799 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 4.720% | $196.6746 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.66 | 12.789% | $8.6396 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.55 | 5.765% | $254.4177 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.67 | 4.643% | $262.3086 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.68 | 9.457% | $226.2257 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 6.222% | $255.9632 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,358.28 | $1,443.5093 | $1,443.51 | $1,443.50 | $1,443.50 | |