| 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 | $208.88 | 6.246% | $221.9266 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.65 | 6.561% | $210.6178 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.50 | 13.403% | $143.4548 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.55 | 13.192% | $37.9759 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.35 | 4.230% | $39.9722 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 5.190% | $147.8971 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.75 | 12.193% | $47.9625 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.28 | $849.8069 | $849.81 | $849.80 | $849.90 | |