| 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 | $231.60 | 7.541% | $249.065 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 3.185% | $162.7537 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.83 | 13.434% | $105.3008 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.34 | 11.317% | $15.9629 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 5.299% | $7.8553 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.35 | 8.516% | $262.9885 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.54 | 3.782% | $52.4514 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.85 | $856.3776 | $856.38 | $856.35 | $856.60 | |