| 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 | $231.42 | 7.198% | $248.0776 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.82 | 4.657% | $88.7701 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.71 | 7.610% | $79.3193 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.27 | 11.379% | $32.6006 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.39 | 9.462% | $57.3471 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.51 | 11.872% | $87.8307 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.74 | 7.399% | $49.1243 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.86 | $643.0697 | $643.07 | $643.05 | $643.00 | |