| 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 | $221.82 | 4.305% | $231.3694 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.86 | 8.627% | $120.4239 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.81 | 8.702% | $111.7565 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.70 | 9.822% | $61.1709 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.56 | 7.820% | $159.0992 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.97 | 6.474% | $26.5866 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.37 | 13.611% | $10.6454 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.09 | $721.0519 | $721.06 | $721.00 | $721.10 | |