| 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 | $231.47 | 8.637% | $251.4621 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.76 | 9.609% | $74.2711 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.31 | 12.483% | $37.4681 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.97 | 4.837% | $117.386 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.65 | 3.599% | $174.7197 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.89 | 5.474% | $116.9601 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.89 | 6.551% | $219.3779 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.94 | $991.6450 | $991.65 | $991.60 | $991.80 | |