| 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 | $242.96 | 8.326% | $263.1888 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 5.209% | $179.2341 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 3.771% | $15.2647 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.52 | 6.517% | $53.8124 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.63 | 4.404% | $44.5074 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.75 | 9.748% | $106.1812 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.63 | 3.679% | $188.3122 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.56 | $850.5008 | $850.49 | $850.50 | $850.50 | |