| 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 | $220.45 | 8.125% | $238.3616 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.62 | 7.247% | $175.4775 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.61 | 9.563% | $79.5537 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.55 | 4.479% | $6.8434 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.59 | 7.566% | $151.227 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.45 | 13.206% | $32.2071 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 12.788% | $197.1985 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.11 | $880.8688 | $880.87 | $880.90 | $880.90 | |