| 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 | $223.72 | 8.735% | $243.2619 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.92 | 5.739% | $37.9814 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.49 | 8.495% | $145.9149 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.29 | 4.379% | $45.1857 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.96 | 8.687% | $42.3445 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 7.696% | $156.4284 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 4.218% | $135.4313 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.58 | $806.5481 | $806.54 | $806.60 | $806.50 | |