| 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 | $204.38 | 8.256% | $221.2536 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.31 | 7.608% | $127.311 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.42 | 12.169% | $273.0418 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.97 | 11.174% | $262.3373 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.44 | 13.423% | $151.3517 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.48 | 8.706% | $24.4371 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.54 | 8.770% | $88.6911 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.54 | $1,148.4236 | $1,148.42 | $1,148.45 | $1,148.40 | |