| 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 | $230.71 | 7.656% | $248.3732 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.29 | 13.843% | $220.0471 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.56 | 4.413% | $48.6147 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.80 | 5.712% | $54.7588 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.49 | 8.341% | $156.5419 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 12.869% | $54.8882 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.77 | 8.229% | $79.8405 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.25 | $863.0644 | $863.06 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |