| 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 | $214.58 | 7.800% | $231.3172 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.42 | 3.434% | $244.5387 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.92 | 5.509% | $258.4126 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.52 | 12.750% | $70.4913 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.52 | 5.756% | $62.946 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 5.638% | $21.9833 | $21.98 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.93 | 9.785% | $24.0759 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.70 | $913.7650 | $913.77 | $913.80 | $913.70 | |