| 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 | $223.59 | 8.499% | $242.5929 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 12.624% | $55.4786 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.47 | 8.679% | $111.3634 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 7.633% | $48.9515 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.38 | 7.509% | $49.8627 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.47 | 10.529% | $75.6792 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.91 | 13.492% | $226.8819 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.56 | $810.8102 | $810.80 | $810.85 | $811.00 | |