| 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 | $231.52 | 5.637% | $244.5708 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.78 | 6.720% | $58.4612 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.98 | 6.712% | $145.107 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.76 | 7.426% | $138.3217 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.40 | 8.760% | $74.3918 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.75 | 3.280% | $10.0698 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 10.302% | $147.551 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.96 | $818.4733 | $818.47 | $818.40 | $818.60 | |