| 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 | $230.80 | 7.525% | $248.1677 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.81 | 3.718% | $125.3017 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.55 | 6.693% | $31.5278 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.97 | 11.697% | $83.7392 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.86 | 11.470% | $27.7114 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.48 | 12.132% | $145.1885 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.46 | 6.397% | $217.5393 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.93 | $879.1756 | $879.18 | $879.20 | $879.10 | |