| 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 | $215.89 | 12.572% | $243.0317 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.35 | 9.419% | $15.7016 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.32 | 10.813% | $50.2205 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.59 | 3.230% | $227.7151 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.44 | 9.652% | $242.8134 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.85 | 12.489% | $32.4531 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.84 | 3.300% | $153.7517 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.28 | $965.6871 | $965.68 | $965.65 | $965.70 | |