| 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 | $229.49 | 7.365% | $246.3919 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 10.480% | $76.9383 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.67 | 10.529% | $250.5361 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.59 | 13.656% | $87.0491 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.84 | 7.262% | $235.8048 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.85 | 10.179% | $217.9892 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.68 | 5.837% | $167.9422 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.76 | $1,282.6516 | $1,282.65 | $1,282.70 | $1,282.50 | |