| 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 | $211.97 | 6.725% | $226.225 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.45 | 7.237% | $39.0879 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 3.776% | $164.5265 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 3.571% | $9.1971 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.52 | 10.223% | $226.5303 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.91 | 6.128% | $248.244 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.27 | 9.443% | $168.8377 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.54 | $1,082.6485 | $1,082.66 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.50 | |