| 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 | $229.25 | 8.386% | $248.4749 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.42 | 9.430% | $59.5518 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.87 | 13.850% | $37.4225 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.94 | 11.825% | $186.6807 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.71 | 13.134% | $277.9816 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 7.634% | $254.5759 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.90 | 5.731% | $153.2042 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.61 | $1,217.8916 | $1,217.88 | $1,217.90 | $1,218.00 | |