| 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 | $225.88 | 7.346% | $242.4731 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.34 | 3.323% | $50.9796 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.48 | 6.516% | $247.6284 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 4.543% | $53.1183 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.61 | 3.370% | $183.5955 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.43 | 10.527% | $15.949 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.60 | 11.173% | $85.1585 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.15 | $878.9024 | $878.91 | $878.90 | $878.90 | |