| 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 | $247.74 | 7.162% | $265.4831 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 5.112% | $34.9497 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.85 | 5.807% | $161.726 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 8.670% | $7.4222 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.31 | 11.682% | $231.528 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.67 | 11.582% | $106.7505 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 10.121% | $94.4838 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.45 | $902.3433 | $902.34 | $902.40 | $902.30 | |