| 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 | $232.32 | 7.205% | $249.0587 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.87 | 5.595% | $78.003 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.50 | 6.659% | $206.3852 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 7.772% | $39.5954 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.59 | 9.397% | $49.8741 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.50 | 7.561% | $153.2744 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.33 | 9.127% | $81.1141 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.85 | $857.3049 | $857.30 | $857.25 | $857.40 | |