| 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 | $219.30 | 6.125% | $232.7321 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.93 | 7.840% | $182.1741 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.78 | 8.800% | $258.7046 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.53 | 7.631% | $158.788 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.61 | 3.140% | $219.286 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.40 | 13.416% | $281.7253 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 11.411% | $258.9749 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.00 | $1,592.3850 | $1,592.38 | $1,592.40 | $1,592.40 | |