| 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 | $229.80 | 8.425% | $249.1607 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 13.504% | $20.2605 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 9.764% | $112.3764 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.26 | 8.810% | $254.8983 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.65 | 13.320% | $75.5278 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.73 | 8.732% | $80.1681 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.27 | 10.373% | $57.692 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.94 | $850.0838 | $850.09 | $850.10 | $850.20 | |