| 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 | $232.60 | 5.255% | $244.8231 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 12.478% | $151.0242 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 7.807% | $38.3254 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.40 | 5.398% | $8.8534 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 5.618% | $245.8153 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.80 | 9.850% | $50.3113 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.37 | 7.259% | $217.06 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.73 | $956.2127 | $956.21 | $956.15 | $956.20 | |