| 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 | $225.90 | 5.645% | $238.6521 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.90 | 7.796% | $21.4514 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.54 | 9.325% | $201.7484 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.57 | 9.775% | $13.7987 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.55 | 9.169% | $223.3052 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.64 | 6.268% | $52.7514 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 9.234% | $44.4801 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.82 | $796.1873 | $796.19 | $796.20 | $796.30 | |