| 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 | $229.79 | 8.156% | $248.5317 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.35 | 12.110% | $84.4749 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 10.199% | $28.1669 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 3.768% | $255.6325 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.29 | 13.270% | $138.5179 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.33 | 8.659% | $42.7356 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.99 | 10.252% | $83.7805 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.66 | $881.8400 | $881.84 | $881.85 | $881.80 | |