| 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 | $208.60 | 3.722% | $216.3641 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.41 | 7.460% | $140.1386 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.39 | 7.545% | $29.4566 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.35 | 13.108% | $141.7809 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 9.364% | $158.3263 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.72 | 11.689% | $35.4278 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.83 | 7.144% | $226.9631 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.07 | $948.4574 | $948.46 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |