| 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 | $217.88 | 13.477% | $247.2437 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 13.368% | $52.5347 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.91 | 3.419% | $41.2745 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.36 | 8.208% | $253.5963 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 4.157% | $154.6523 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 13.592% | $82.5814 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.94 | 7.571% | $76.3109 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.61 | $908.1938 | $908.18 | $908.20 | $908.20 | |