| 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 | $230.72 | 7.701% | $248.4877 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.43 | 13.385% | $154.6912 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.50 | 12.520% | $254.8578 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.92 | 9.381% | $87.4173 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 7.488% | $129.6198 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.94 | 7.152% | $228.1695 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.86 | 13.560% | $48.6718 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.96 | $1,151.9151 | $1,151.92 | $1,151.85 | $1,152.00 | |