| 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 | $233.26 | 5.102% | $245.1609 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 12.160% | $60.8468 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.87 | 11.496% | $113.581 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.88 | 3.853% | $41.4166 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.97 | 5.454% | $144.4403 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.31 | 5.757% | $117.7181 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.47 | 5.684% | $258.3657 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.01 | $981.5294 | $981.54 | $981.50 | $981.50 | |