| 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 | $228.85 | 8.484% | $248.2656 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.43 | 7.409% | $15.4991 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.91 | 5.873% | $142.8333 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.94 | 7.808% | $248.9718 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.82 | 12.245% | $55.9205 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.77 | 7.417% | $21.2363 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.40 | 13.533% | $221.8435 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.12 | $954.5701 | $954.57 | $954.55 | $954.50 | |