| 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 | $228.72 | 8.672% | $248.5546 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.40 | 7.671% | $43.4991 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.83 | 12.305% | $228.9113 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.93 | 7.486% | $26.7963 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.32 | 10.253% | $94.0679 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.36 | 9.426% | $106.5372 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.73 | 7.697% | $120.3299 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.29 | $868.6963 | $868.70 | $868.70 | $868.70 | |