| 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 | $233.43 | 5.835% | $247.0506 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.80 | 9.798% | $62.3653 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.47 | 10.417% | $120.8735 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 7.708% | $7.4211 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 12.169% | $38.9226 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 11.765% | $47.5225 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.37 | 13.129% | $265.1404 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.18 | $789.2960 | $789.29 | $789.20 | $789.30 | |