| 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 | $220.90 | 4.450% | $230.7301 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.39 | 6.746% | $149.8607 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.77 | 7.230% | $170.2491 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.55 | 7.535% | $7.0435 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.29 | 9.248% | $61.4957 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.64 | 10.123% | $149.3708 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.70 | 9.783% | $246.6824 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.24 | $1,015.4323 | $1,015.43 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.40 | |