| 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 | $226.94 | 5.500% | $239.4217 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.25 | 3.576% | $143.1938 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.46 | 7.235% | $60.5449 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 5.104% | $152.6636 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.47 | 7.840% | $256.0876 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.72 | 7.206% | $88.6808 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.70 | 4.643% | $14.3361 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.79 | $954.9285 | $954.92 | $954.95 | $954.90 | |