| 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 | $149.50 | 8.870% | $162.7607 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.66 | 8.510% | $258.97 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.32 | 12.631% | $276.3064 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 9.140% | $47.8033 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.44 | 4.206% | $18.1735 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.97 | 12.705% | $70.9703 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.70 | 9.640% | $212.3727 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.39 | $1,047.3569 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.50 | |