| 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 | $215.76 | 6.724% | $230.2677 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.37 | 11.767% | $8.2372 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.56 | 7.438% | $48.9488 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.78 | 12.700% | $231.9141 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.94 | 5.626% | $242.8764 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 3.724% | $224.7284 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 6.792% | $245.3333 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.80 | $1,232.3059 | $1,232.31 | $1,232.35 | $1,232.20 | |