| 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 | $212.40 | 4.249% | $221.4249 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 10.479% | $214.6055 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.90 | 5.786% | $153.2839 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.92 | 10.482% | $15.3791 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.62 | 13.540% | $38.1721 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 10.807% | $18.2056 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.39 | 6.127% | $182.9523 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.91 | $844.0234 | $844.02 | $844.00 | $844.10 | |