| 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 | $230.40 | 7.315% | $247.2538 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.40 | 8.604% | $128.5871 | $128.59 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.99 | 3.299% | $7.2206 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.75 | 7.548% | $223.431 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.35 | 8.263% | $28.5273 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.43 | 12.568% | $188.4726 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 5.622% | $231.8825 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.86 | $1,055.3749 | $1,055.37 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.40 | |