| 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 | $212.72 | 8.740% | $231.3117 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 8.748% | $40.7153 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.95 | 8.699% | $259.7363 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.48 | 7.282% | $147.4913 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.52 | 5.794% | $72.49 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 12.144% | $40.3606 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.67 | 11.645% | $44.2896 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.77 | $836.3948 | $836.40 | $836.40 | $836.40 | |