| 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 | $234.88 | 8.342% | $254.4737 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.98 | 8.747% | $16.2903 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.63 | 3.289% | $65.7228 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.90 | 8.374% | $151.6152 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 9.749% | $22.7949 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 9.281% | $138.459 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.32 | 7.135% | $132.1189 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.18 | $781.4748 | $781.47 | $781.40 | $781.50 | |