| 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 | $236.61 | 4.835% | $248.0501 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.72 | 4.276% | $164.4641 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.57 | 5.630% | $29.1222 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.79 | 7.498% | $29.8737 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.57 | 13.602% | $116.5216 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.82 | 8.340% | $142.8138 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.66 | 5.275% | $197.5591 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.74 | $928.4046 | $928.39 | $928.30 | $928.50 | |