| 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 | $248.52 | 9.240% | $271.4832 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.83 | 3.856% | $158.7231 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.74 | 3.235% | $75.0931 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 12.165% | $51.0351 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.39 | 12.846% | $72.6615 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.49 | 4.722% | $116.7546 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.62 | 13.309% | $124.2093 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.09 | $869.9599 | $869.95 | $869.95 | $870.00 | |