| 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 | $228.98 | 5.287% | $241.0862 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 9.822% | $8.028 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.76 | 8.339% | $266.2539 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.33 | 12.482% | $57.737 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.28 | 4.820% | $237.1867 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.46 | 9.768% | $112.4683 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.97 | 7.450% | $28.9793 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.09 | $951.7394 | $951.75 | $951.80 | $951.80 | |