| 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 | $225.69 | 4.333% | $235.4691 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.64 | 13.726% | $61.0026 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.60 | 12.394% | $6.2941 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.48 | 11.473% | $85.2546 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 12.579% | $184.4494 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.47 | 11.617% | $18.3833 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.85 | 13.195% | $248.8592 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.57 | $839.7123 | $839.70 | $839.70 | $839.80 | |