| 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 | $231.95 | 6.660% | $247.3979 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 8.270% | $185.7047 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.29 | 13.335% | $34.3292 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.79 | 12.789% | $24.5767 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.43 | 8.205% | $12.3678 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 9.249% | $78.5063 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.48 | 8.550% | $33.086 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.32 | $615.9686 | $615.98 | $616.00 | $616.00 | |