| 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 | $218.72 | 7.229% | $234.5313 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.44 | 5.238% | $260.4009 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.86 | 6.533% | $53.1174 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.31 | 6.500% | $55.7102 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.29 | 8.187% | $8.9687 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.33 | 7.510% | $253.0033 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.98 | 8.394% | $212.4306 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.93 | $1,078.1624 | $1,078.16 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.10 | |