| 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 | $225.57 | 6.285% | $239.7471 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.95 | 6.358% | $54.1894 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 6.268% | $222.0789 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.27 | 7.866% | $91.9773 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.77 | 8.535% | $38.823 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.47 | 10.677% | $41.4707 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 4.698% | $50.1189 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.88 | $738.4053 | $738.41 | $738.40 | $738.40 | |