| 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 | $228.50 | 5.850% | $241.8673 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.92 | 3.199% | $204.2515 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.87 | 6.226% | $66.7843 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 11.459% | $7.5012 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.34 | 3.624% | $50.0918 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.71 | 10.349% | $148.6511 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.83 | 7.669% | $20.2741 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.90 | $739.4213 | $739.41 | $739.40 | $739.60 | |