| 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 | $224.26 | 10.795% | $248.4689 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.78 | 8.854% | $163.0415 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.95 | 11.547% | $20.0227 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.48 | 5.431% | $78.525 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.47 | 3.325% | $13.9179 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.72 | 12.170% | $217.2957 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.95 | 4.722% | $85.8197 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.61 | $827.0914 | $827.10 | $827.05 | $827.00 | |