| 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 | $224.85 | 11.504% | $250.7167 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.91 | 7.578% | $20.343 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.31 | 6.435% | $230.2295 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 12.346% | $77.8558 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.94 | 5.285% | $8.3596 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.54 | 5.738% | $36.5219 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.75 | 7.690% | $264.6482 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.60 | $888.6747 | $888.68 | $888.65 | $888.60 | |