| 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 | $231.48 | 7.671% | $249.2368 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 3.440% | $48.8754 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 13.360% | $9.4769 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 9.610% | $32.7734 | $32.77 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.70 | 5.851% | $214.56 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.72 | 9.739% | $188.4438 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.62 | 6.420% | $46.4204 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.03 | $789.7867 | $789.79 | $789.80 | $789.80 | |