| 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 | $231.56 | 7.329% | $248.531 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 11.431% | $53.0857 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.40 | 10.745% | $219.7181 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 11.640% | $196.9665 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.72 | 6.281% | $49.6545 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.41 | 12.307% | $56.614 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.65 | 8.122% | $34.2206 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.81 | $858.7904 | $858.79 | $858.75 | $858.80 | |