| 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 | $219.56 | 12.269% | $246.4978 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 5.795% | $82.2345 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.46 | 6.167% | $18.5368 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.99 | 5.445% | $241.4585 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 9.303% | $6.3942 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.31 | 4.348% | $9.7148 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 10.130% | $271.2942 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.24 | $876.1308 | $876.12 | $876.15 | $876.10 | |