| 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 | $230.50 | 7.793% | $248.4629 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.81 | 7.711% | $124.7401 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.55 | 5.398% | $185.0262 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.62 | 8.108% | $6.0757 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.98 | 11.684% | $166.3868 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.96 | 7.485% | $32.2025 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.66 | 6.104% | $12.3717 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.08 | $775.2659 | $775.27 | $775.30 | $775.30 | |