| 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 | $231.35 | 7.310% | $248.2617 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.60 | 9.371% | $49.8732 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.56 | 8.673% | $34.2972 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.95 | 9.518% | $19.6585 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.98 | 9.817% | $34.0213 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.79 | 5.443% | $201.1747 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.87 | 8.532% | $188.7046 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.10 | $775.9912 | $775.98 | $775.90 | $776.10 | |