| 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 | $225.40 | 8.763% | $245.1518 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.80 | 5.224% | $111.327 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.76 | 11.189% | $202.0971 | $202.10 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 8.358% | $37.481 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.52 | 8.872% | $108.3494 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.90 | 9.134% | $30.4484 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.82 | 7.486% | $142.7629 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.79 | $877.6176 | $877.62 | $877.65 | $877.60 | |