| 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 | $231.26 | 7.553% | $248.7271 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 12.116% | $70.9246 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.52 | 7.488% | $234.8828 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.95 | 12.333% | $80.8236 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.73 | 3.125% | $9.0028 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 12.839% | $182.4832 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.52 | 4.145% | $46.3654 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.96 | $873.2095 | $873.20 | $873.20 | $873.20 | |