| 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 | $237.62 | 4.494% | $248.2986 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.82 | 12.750% | $76.4671 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.86 | 5.200% | $40.8807 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.66 | 7.354% | $112.3567 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.72 | 11.464% | $141.2472 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.27 | 13.608% | $57.1107 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 12.853% | $170.7466 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.25 | $847.1076 | $847.12 | $847.10 | $847.10 | |