| 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 | $75.72 | 8.800% | $82.3834 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 3.440% | $46.9618 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.32 | 10.868% | $228.7429 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.88 | 11.742% | $269.1641 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.32 | 13.250% | $30.9399 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.92 | 13.201% | $61.038 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.64 | 11.519% | $249.4011 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.20 | $968.6312 | $968.62 | $968.65 | $968.60 | |