| 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 | $232.71 | 6.807% | $248.5506 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.44 | 7.657% | $104.901 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.80 | 9.417% | $28.2296 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.88 | 13.867% | $46.5488 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.70 | 9.587% | $121.3128 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.83 | 3.488% | $85.7191 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.42 | 4.298% | $124.5527 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.78 | $759.8146 | $759.81 | $759.80 | $759.80 | |