| 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 | $225.52 | 7.109% | $241.5522 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.92 | 7.662% | $212.008 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.45 | 13.640% | $82.3322 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 10.565% | $174.9802 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.44 | 10.377% | $25.8724 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.86 | 4.500% | $60.4637 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 3.272% | $73.1682 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.30 | $870.3769 | $870.37 | $870.35 | $870.50 | |