| 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 | $215.66 | 8.725% | $234.4763 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 4.776% | $77.4295 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.32 | 8.203% | $91.2368 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.30 | 13.730% | $59.4808 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.92 | 8.187% | $34.5333 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 11.506% | $47.7803 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 7.186% | $51.2028 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.72 | $596.1398 | $596.14 | $596.25 | $596.10 | |