| 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 | $233.50 | 6.396% | $248.4347 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.28 | 4.268% | $183.8036 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.68 | 4.119% | $17.367 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.33 | 12.325% | $157.6257 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.48 | 4.510% | $42.3056 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.25 | 3.574% | $186.6921 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.86 | 13.215% | $34.9381 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.38 | $871.1668 | $871.17 | $871.20 | $871.10 | |