| 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 | $235.52 | 5.579% | $248.6597 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.29 | 4.770% | $70.4997 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.56 | 8.459% | $78.6979 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.85 | 7.680% | $173.2033 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.28 | 5.718% | $29.8971 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.32 | 11.149% | $215.9847 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.44 | 11.874% | $154.8784 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.26 | $971.8208 | $971.82 | $971.85 | $971.90 | |