| 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 | $228.30 | 11.269% | $254.0271 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.89 | 7.180% | $8.4565 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.81 | 13.304% | $236.5901 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.53 | 7.255% | $128.2019 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.83 | 4.667% | $75.1823 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.37 | 9.306% | $181.8524 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.48 | 12.719% | $62.5365 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.21 | $946.8468 | $946.85 | $946.90 | $946.90 | |