| 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 | $218.87 | 13.527% | $248.4765 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 4.528% | $74.9257 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.39 | 12.153% | $54.2708 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.26 | 5.366% | $109.8546 | $109.85 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 9.562% | $238.7794 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.97 | 12.325% | $70.7311 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.30 | 4.671% | $170.9277 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.41 | $967.9658 | $967.97 | $968.05 | $968.00 | |