| 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 | $226.69 | 6.470% | $241.3568 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 9.628% | $228.4648 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 11.788% | $160.7847 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.38 | 13.107% | $7.2162 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.30 | 8.798% | $22.086 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.98 | 6.806% | $154.8473 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 5.851% | $55.7729 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.27 | $870.5287 | $870.53 | $870.50 | $870.60 | |