| 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 | $228.57 | 8.568% | $248.1539 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.48 | 13.836% | $128.0427 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.51 | 4.811% | $51.8919 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 3.127% | $20.9967 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.78 | 5.412% | $131.5331 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.72 | 3.213% | $36.8677 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.38 | 13.462% | $242.1052 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.80 | $859.5912 | $859.59 | $859.60 | $859.60 | |