| 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 | $214.74 | 13.741% | $244.2474 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 12.696% | $50.6569 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 10.696% | $40.2601 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 8.767% | $8.6796 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.38 | 12.542% | $136.6035 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 4.690% | $227.0831 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.88 | 9.657% | $130.3602 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.21 | $837.8908 | $837.89 | $837.90 | $838.00 | |