| 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 | $226.64 | 9.150% | $247.3776 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.30 | 6.183% | $60.8429 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.94 | 12.340% | $176.3064 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.39 | 6.548% | $40.9038 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 5.546% | $13.0877 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 13.690% | $144.3636 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.50 | 13.526% | $186.7503 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.15 | $869.6323 | $869.63 | $869.65 | $869.70 | |