| 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 | $229.61 | 7.785% | $247.4851 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.71 | 6.453% | $97.628 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 3.594% | $18.6158 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 10.730% | $191.0093 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.65 | 12.793% | $217.2957 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 9.214% | $61.9571 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.31 | 5.302% | $40.3412 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.48 | $874.3322 | $874.35 | $874.35 | $874.30 | |