| 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 | $234.67 | 5.277% | $247.0535 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.54 | 13.815% | $8.5817 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.32 | 8.400% | $46.9589 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.77 | 8.310% | $155.7173 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.53 | 9.822% | $218.0296 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.77 | 7.384% | $44.8543 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.58 | 5.191% | $67.9323 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.18 | $789.1276 | $789.12 | $789.15 | $789.20 | |