| 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 | $231.78 | 5.465% | $244.4468 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.36 | 7.470% | $36.9267 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.64 | 6.351% | $119.7938 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.50 | 11.125% | $105.0131 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.85 | 12.516% | $209.111 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 6.113% | $50.8387 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.28 | 13.738% | $117.4686 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.32 | $883.5987 | $883.60 | $883.60 | $883.50 | |