| 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 | $235.97 | 3.473% | $244.1652 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 11.532% | $88.8018 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.29 | 11.675% | $67.3289 | $67.33 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.29 | 8.230% | $191.881 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.61 | 10.158% | $24.9067 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.69 | 12.695% | $25.5705 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.73 | 13.170% | $178.503 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.20 | $821.1571 | $821.16 | $821.15 | $821.20 | |