| 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 | $216.88 | 7.102% | $232.2828 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.78 | 7.309% | $168.2391 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.69 | 12.202% | $24.3366 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.62 | 13.319% | $7.5017 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.39 | 13.873% | $53.9644 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.68 | 6.416% | $234.8388 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.47 | 3.728% | $60.6498 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.51 | $781.8132 | $781.81 | $781.85 | $781.70 | |