| 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 | $227.55 | 9.172% | $248.4209 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.93 | 12.220% | $86.3308 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.66 | 12.446% | $158.1665 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.35 | 10.650% | $179.6403 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.61 | 12.614% | $79.5167 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.25 | 12.222% | $17.1139 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.61 | 12.321% | $45.6136 | $45.61 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.96 | $814.8027 | $814.80 | $814.75 | $814.70 | |