| 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 | $221.44 | 6.495% | $235.8225 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 5.840% | $8.2979 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.55 | 3.402% | $239.4273 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.71 | 4.284% | $81.0391 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.43 | 4.156% | $235.8404 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.63 | 7.532% | $231.8713 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.89 | 12.670% | $273.6642 | $273.66 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.49 | $1,305.9627 | $1,305.96 | $1,305.95 | $1,305.90 | |