| 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 | $228.82 | 8.563% | $248.4139 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 12.613% | $74.2908 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.78 | 6.335% | $131.6215 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.36 | 13.720% | $80.0134 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.79 | 4.301% | $242.8023 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.75 | 10.267% | $188.2809 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.86 | 12.856% | $162.3546 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.33 | $1,127.7774 | $1,127.76 | $1,127.75 | $1,127.80 | |