| 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 | $235.57 | 5.339% | $248.1471 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.86 | 11.797% | $57.9779 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 6.288% | $23.0645 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.78 | 5.501% | $50.4084 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.49 | 4.412% | $5.7322 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.27 | 12.107% | $240.2117 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.69 | 9.472% | $197.805 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.36 | $823.3468 | $823.35 | $823.35 | $823.30 | |