| 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 | $230.43 | 7.695% | $248.1616 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.76 | 9.207% | $83.8273 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.39 | 10.221% | $152.5348 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.60 | 3.255% | $165.8275 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.53 | 12.586% | $149.2102 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 4.496% | $243.8728 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 10.552% | $249.5159 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.79 | $1,292.9501 | $1,292.95 | $1,292.95 | $1,292.90 | |