| 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 | $217.25 | 4.153% | $226.2724 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.34 | 6.330% | $99.2484 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.70 | 12.455% | $8.659 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 4.369% | $148.8511 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.29 | 9.114% | $229.4558 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.95 | 7.678% | $91.4725 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.87 | 13.720% | $238.6642 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.02 | $1,042.6234 | $1,042.62 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.80 | |