| 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 | $228.37 | 8.655% | $248.1354 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.93 | 8.358% | $75.7747 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.87 | 12.329% | $117.7994 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.47 | 4.577% | $219.0574 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.93 | 7.333% | $148.0444 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 10.171% | $42.8565 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.99 | 13.599% | $23.8444 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.46 | $875.5122 | $875.51 | $875.50 | $875.50 | |