| 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 | $236.43 | 5.334% | $249.0412 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 7.540% | $15.6901 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.28 | 11.350% | $198.5148 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.73 | 11.617% | $62.2042 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.91 | 12.326% | $79.6504 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.81 | 11.658% | $83.5313 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.57 | 13.276% | $188.6838 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.32 | $877.3158 | $877.30 | $877.35 | $877.30 | |