| 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 | $236.93 | 5.615% | $250.2336 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.49 | 7.852% | $29.6485 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.51 | 5.324% | $27.9214 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 12.192% | $221.6802 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.41 | 12.798% | $77.1651 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.69 | 5.806% | $94.8974 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.76 | 3.208% | $146.3077 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.38 | $847.8539 | $847.86 | $847.85 | $847.80 | |