| 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 | $228.91 | 8.677% | $248.7725 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.66 | 6.615% | $112.6494 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.34 | 13.125% | $131.6096 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.36 | 12.633% | $15.0478 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 12.139% | $156.5797 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 6.793% | $189.8246 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.40 | 10.687% | $9.2977 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.05 | $863.7813 | $863.78 | $863.75 | $863.70 | |