| 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 | $215.40 | 8.382% | $233.4548 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.79 | 5.463% | $7.1609 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 7.405% | $41.8665 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.32 | 9.771% | $148.5421 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 9.216% | $163.4417 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 12.559% | $278.9099 | $278.91 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.95 | 9.535% | $163.1524 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.88 | $1,036.5283 | $1,036.52 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.60 | |