| 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 | $232.31 | 7.250% | $249.1525 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.66 | 5.594% | $19.7038 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.47 | 12.651% | $71.4996 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.26 | 12.524% | $121.8185 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.92 | 3.466% | $48.5462 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.37 | 10.755% | $50.2495 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.55 | 13.832% | $167.9591 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.54 | $728.9292 | $728.93 | $728.90 | $728.90 | |