| 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 | $224.50 | 5.475% | $236.7914 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 12.782% | $61.2519 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 6.204% | $210.1777 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 5.622% | $39.9885 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.42 | 13.160% | $154.3729 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.80 | 8.337% | $62.6188 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.93 | 8.162% | $37.781 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.72 | $802.9822 | $802.98 | $803.00 | $803.10 | |