| 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 | $214.50 | 9.581% | $235.0512 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 7.864% | $49.0242 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.94 | 8.248% | $162.3071 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.32 | 8.243% | $49.0557 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.94 | 4.301% | $255.4749 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.65 | 9.405% | $66.3541 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.58 | 13.332% | $31.257 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.38 | $848.5242 | $848.52 | $848.45 | $848.70 | |