| 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 | $216.35 | 13.127% | $244.7503 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.92 | 7.476% | $27.8578 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 12.482% | $157.2273 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 5.639% | $51.2032 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.28 | 3.866% | $148.8192 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.81 | 3.705% | $193.7313 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.27 | 6.296% | $11.9796 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.88 | $835.5687 | $835.57 | $835.60 | $835.60 | |