| 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 | $237.64 | 4.855% | $249.1774 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 5.704% | $80.853 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.60 | 11.746% | $47.6038 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.43 | 9.294% | $229.9874 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.38 | 6.312% | $59.9387 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.83 | 12.757% | $161.0508 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 5.852% | $19.572 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.86 | $848.1831 | $848.18 | $848.20 | $848.30 | |