| 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 | $243.92 | 5.695% | $257.8112 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.66 | 13.139% | $7.5351 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 6.312% | $45.0125 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 9.325% | $39.9911 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.28 | 6.167% | $135.1294 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.78 | 7.342% | $167.2174 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 10.617% | $222.7384 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.92 | $875.4351 | $875.44 | $875.45 | $875.30 | |