| 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 | $236.49 | 5.484% | $249.4591 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.70 | 10.802% | $129.3059 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 3.146% | $40.0619 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.87 | 10.813% | $107.3446 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.79 | 11.625% | $237.5268 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.59 | 8.838% | $56.1495 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.47 | 5.752% | $53.373 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.75 | $873.2208 | $873.22 | $873.20 | $873.20 | |