| 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 | $219.85 | 7.525% | $236.3937 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 8.347% | $38.4632 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.67 | 5.221% | $121.7091 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.60 | 8.768% | $158.3662 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 11.114% | $215.2278 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.66 | 13.446% | $116.4637 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.33 | 5.354% | $245.8225 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.31 | $1,132.4462 | $1,132.44 | $1,132.40 | $1,132.50 | |