| 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 | $230.40 | 8.403% | $249.7605 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 5.105% | $16.3018 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.93 | 7.187% | $198.2209 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.37 | 13.694% | $7.2423 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.27 | 4.846% | $214.1689 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.86 | 11.400% | $217.074 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 8.802% | $174.464 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.69 | $1,077.2324 | $1,077.22 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.30 | |