| 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 | $212.73 | 6.403% | $226.3511 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.41 | 12.534% | $81.4859 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.25 | 8.229% | $215.6463 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.42 | 8.813% | $151.7071 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.35 | 3.710% | $112.3698 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.74 | 5.873% | $27.2517 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 4.198% | $8.3254 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.89 | $823.1373 | $823.15 | $823.15 | $823.20 | |