| 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 | $231.30 | 7.238% | $248.0415 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.87 | 6.852% | $42.6019 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.35 | 6.814% | $80.4843 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.48 | 13.674% | $98.3053 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.33 | 12.866% | $77.1213 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.43 | 3.720% | $76.1616 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.85 | 9.159% | $55.5074 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.61 | $678.2233 | $678.22 | $678.20 | $678.20 | |