| 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 | $232.58 | 8.119% | $251.4632 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.75 | 5.632% | $81.0726 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.61 | 3.587% | $20.3134 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 6.485% | $150.5485 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.75 | 6.868% | $140.7986 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.41 | 4.334% | $5.6445 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.62 | 4.808% | $233.3236 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.10 | $883.1644 | $883.15 | $883.10 | $883.10 | |