| 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 | $240.56 | 3.107% | $248.0342 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.40 | 7.750% | $32.756 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 8.567% | $147.5317 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 10.621% | $72.1802 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.53 | 5.625% | $202.3036 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.83 | 11.397% | $6.4944 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.29 | 12.852% | $13.8695 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.75 | $723.1696 | $723.16 | $723.20 | $723.20 | |