| 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 | $228.80 | 6.669% | $244.0587 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 7.191% | $8.243 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.54 | 9.397% | $248.9219 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.44 | 4.470% | $67.3205 | $67.32 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.33 | 12.443% | $121.8095 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.59 | 12.336% | $178.1537 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 8.439% | $184.7041 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.72 | $1,053.2114 | $1,053.20 | $1,053.15 | $1,053.20 | |