| 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 | $234.92 | 5.641% | $248.1718 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.97 | 7.445% | $33.2757 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.55 | 13.371% | $24.4315 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 8.512% | $130.7244 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.94 | 9.569% | $215.7852 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.27 | 7.795% | $121.0214 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.87 | 13.347% | $11.1873 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.99 | $784.5973 | $784.60 | $784.60 | $784.60 | |