| 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 | $229.93 | 5.872% | $243.4315 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 7.344% | $9.5966 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.75 | 13.605% | $44.0219 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.71 | 12.672% | $222.7638 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.50 | 12.343% | $149.9779 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.47 | 7.439% | $178.8537 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.42 | 12.405% | $267.996 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.72 | $1,116.6414 | $1,116.64 | $1,116.65 | $1,116.70 | |