| 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 | $229.97 | 5.482% | $242.577 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 4.589% | $8.0429 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.70 | 12.825% | $123.769 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 5.231% | $81.8171 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.31 | 9.370% | $151.2696 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.47 | 7.685% | $268.6418 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.76 | 10.643% | $155.7411 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.65 | $1,031.8585 | $1,031.86 | $1,031.85 | $1,031.80 | |