| 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 | $230.79 | 7.595% | $248.3185 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.42 | 5.121% | $38.2851 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 7.692% | $187.9764 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.43 | 12.474% | $253.5501 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.36 | 9.211% | $107.4199 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.94 | 9.240% | $179.0881 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 8.326% | $132.786 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.07 | $1,147.4241 | $1,147.44 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |