| 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 | $226.70 | 9.617% | $248.5017 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.85 | 5.385% | $65.1806 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.42 | 3.519% | $195.0505 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.56 | 6.375% | $86.7595 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.91 | 5.363% | $229.5965 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.85 | 11.327% | $8.7392 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.89 | 6.192% | $25.3693 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.18 | $859.1973 | $859.20 | $859.20 | $859.30 | |