| 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 | $230.95 | 7.615% | $248.5368 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.37 | 6.859% | $223.7307 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 3.265% | $12.2989 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 7.398% | $125.3012 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.63 | 3.343% | $212.5042 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 6.321% | $85.8755 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 12.606% | $176.1946 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.77 | $1,084.4419 | $1,084.44 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.40 | |