| 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 | $6.61 | 11.315% | $7.3579 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.65 | 3.211% | $221.5424 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.85 | 4.278% | $159.3889 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.73 | 8.598% | $227.7626 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.45 | 8.843% | $147.4278 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.82 | 10.706% | $98.3291 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.64 | 13.416% | $167.4474 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.75 | $1,029.2561 | $1,029.26 | $1,029.30 | $1,029.20 | |