| 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 | $225.87 | 5.526% | $238.3516 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.70 | 6.235% | $26.24 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.86 | 6.272% | $12.6039 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 9.628% | $144.0841 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 8.440% | $40.8385 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.79 | 6.109% | $143.0243 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.43 | 8.697% | $143.9474 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.74 | $749.0898 | $749.08 | $749.10 | $749.00 | |