| 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 | $235.97 | 5.707% | $249.4368 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 13.764% | $8.6916 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.44 | 10.191% | $12.6059 | $12.61 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.62 | 7.239% | $220.5048 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.89 | 11.402% | $9.9036 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.53 | 13.507% | $161.7815 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.26 | 6.616% | $121.8194 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.35 | $784.7436 | $784.74 | $784.75 | $784.70 | |