| 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 | $221.73 | 8.457% | $240.4817 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.51 | 5.168% | $86.7741 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.45 | 9.236% | $171.9921 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.28 | 6.705% | $199.8371 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.63 | 10.249% | $45.8967 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.82 | 12.821% | $62.9767 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.28 | 8.591% | $40.4827 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.70 | $848.4411 | $848.44 | $848.50 | $848.50 | |