| 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 | $229.31 | 8.179% | $248.0653 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.47 | 10.733% | $246.3477 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.79 | 8.262% | $50.6558 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.75 | 3.734% | $61.9811 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.77 | 12.483% | $204.4603 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.61 | 8.770% | $53.9608 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 10.850% | $6.4071 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.48 | $871.8781 | $871.89 | $871.85 | $872.00 | |