| 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 | $225.96 | 7.305% | $242.4664 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.27 | 8.318% | $202.8471 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.91 | 9.234% | $18.4715 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.41 | 8.229% | $146.5529 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.69 | 3.268% | $14.1374 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.72 | 12.415% | $227.8877 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 4.120% | $6.1743 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.89 | $858.5373 | $858.54 | $858.50 | $858.60 | |