| 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 | $209.32 | 6.719% | $223.3842 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 13.783% | $79.1475 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.74 | 6.341% | $252.8151 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.75 | 9.409% | $88.3478 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.35 | 12.779% | $228.2083 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.51 | 10.528% | $158.6187 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 5.737% | $218.1672 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.56 | $1,248.6888 | $1,248.70 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.60 | |