| 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 | $196.33 | 12.805% | $221.4701 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 5.430% | $8.835 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.73 | 5.793% | $61.0743 | $61.07 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.67 | 3.834% | $103.4913 | $103.49 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.86 | 6.399% | $78.5863 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.83 | 5.284% | $157.747 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 4.806% | $249.0819 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.46 | $880.2859 | $880.29 | $880.30 | $880.30 | |