| 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 | $247.42 | 9.321% | $270.482 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 6.304% | $16.998 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 13.857% | $46.3512 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 11.531% | $42.9506 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.94 | 12.475% | $57.2948 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.60 | 9.371% | $208.4611 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.61 | 8.663% | $179.9568 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.78 | $822.4945 | $822.49 | $822.50 | $822.70 | |