| 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 | $228.55 | 8.725% | $248.491 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.46 | 8.342% | $5.9155 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 3.170% | $161.7499 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 3.543% | $7.9417 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.92 | 8.264% | $185.0448 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.25 | 13.431% | $21.8355 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.88 | 10.688% | $69.6006 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.51 | $700.5790 | $700.58 | $700.60 | $700.40 | |