| 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 | $220.88 | 7.511% | $237.4703 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.43 | 5.597% | $226.4316 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.62 | 4.716% | $70.809 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.42 | 8.645% | $31.9634 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.49 | 4.839% | $121.0786 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.30 | 6.122% | $198.7665 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.87 | 8.641% | $86.7716 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.01 | $973.2910 | $973.29 | $973.25 | $973.40 | |