| 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 | $220.83 | 7.845% | $238.1541 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 6.728% | $75.4567 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.79 | 6.708% | $52.0628 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 5.436% | $7.8128 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.25 | 4.611% | $59.8898 | $59.89 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 7.166% | $248.2286 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 12.399% | $209.6803 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.16 | $891.2851 | $891.28 | $891.30 | $891.40 | |