| 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 | $235.93 | 6.141% | $250.4185 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.91 | 3.603% | $161.5274 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.80 | 11.731% | $54.5247 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.78 | 10.341% | $8.5845 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.86 | 5.328% | $17.7583 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.83 | 9.161% | $115.5251 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.54 | 12.243% | $135.2977 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.65 | $743.6362 | $743.64 | $743.65 | $743.60 | |