| 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 | $218.57 | 13.256% | $247.5436 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.50 | 3.357% | $241.3386 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 10.711% | $44.9819 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.52 | 9.869% | $75.2822 | $75.28 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.65 | 8.285% | $87.3319 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.77 | 6.418% | $61.4777 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.25 | 7.365% | $19.5941 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.89 | $777.5500 | $777.54 | $777.65 | $777.50 | |