| 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 | $226.75 | 9.572% | $248.4545 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.49 | 4.633% | $148.0452 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.74 | 12.272% | $162.5025 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.59 | 6.762% | $56.1461 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.72 | 10.622% | $186.6414 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.50 | 12.691% | $30.99 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.93 | 6.299% | $39.2562 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.72 | $872.0359 | $872.04 | $872.05 | $872.00 | |