| 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 | $229.78 | 7.265% | $246.4735 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.72 | 10.548% | $38.3823 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.39 | 11.316% | $96.1659 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 13.825% | $59.1776 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 10.802% | $87.5114 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.43 | 7.553% | $9.0667 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.39 | 7.271% | $225.6875 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.68 | $762.4649 | $762.47 | $762.45 | $762.60 | |