| 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 | $231.36 | 8.555% | $251.1528 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 9.536% | $6.0245 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.83 | 11.249% | $149.997 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.25 | 4.815% | $260.2032 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.26 | 3.123% | $8.518 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.39 | 10.455% | $78.8538 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.79 | 7.732% | $8.3923 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.38 | $763.1416 | $763.13 | $763.10 | $763.20 | |