| 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 | $210.72 | 9.370% | $230.4645 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.56 | 4.771% | $148.3138 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 6.104% | $25.0724 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.62 | 11.760% | $45.3969 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.36 | 11.695% | $144.4887 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.63 | 9.873% | $10.5808 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 8.442% | $243.8535 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.39 | $848.1706 | $848.16 | $848.15 | $848.30 | |