| 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 | $235.27 | 5.629% | $248.5133 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 4.850% | $25.5415 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.44 | 13.839% | $106.3712 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.91 | 10.654% | $70.719 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 13.810% | $203.6175 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.61 | 6.780% | $39.0922 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.51 | 6.410% | $247.4139 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.01 | $941.2686 | $941.26 | $941.20 | $941.20 | |