| 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 | $210.77 | 10.292% | $232.4624 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.85 | 4.507% | $48.9615 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.34 | 12.734% | $154.8289 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.79 | 13.707% | $87.3156 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 13.659% | $27.7783 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.65 | 6.272% | $18.757 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 5.723% | $260.4169 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.16 | $830.5206 | $830.53 | $830.50 | $830.60 | |