| 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 | $222.75 | 5.719% | $235.4891 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.31 | 8.755% | $44.9267 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.31 | 6.704% | $57.9509 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.98 | 8.565% | $159.5688 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 3.165% | $73.6804 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.68 | 13.470% | $38.2167 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.63 | 10.365% | $232.4618 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.08 | $842.2944 | $842.30 | $842.30 | $842.40 | |