| 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 | $226.46 | 3.480% | $234.3408 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.44 | 6.567% | $147.5314 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.50 | 3.503% | $75.0397 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.61 | 8.301% | $269.2471 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 7.820% | $40.7236 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.86 | 3.868% | $14.3961 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.88 | 5.470% | $39.952 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.52 | $821.2307 | $821.23 | $821.25 | $821.10 | |