| 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 | $236.61 | 4.495% | $247.2456 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 7.824% | $18.8476 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.80 | 6.184% | $105.9716 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.67 | 9.722% | $120.3321 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.46 | 12.795% | $164.0716 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.56 | 4.766% | $40.3978 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.66 | 8.241% | $183.6417 | $183.64 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.24 | $880.5080 | $880.51 | $880.50 | $880.40 | |