| 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 | $235.46 | 5.528% | $248.4762 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.54 | 13.125% | $182.7421 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.55 | 5.457% | $60.6905 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.38 | 8.522% | $22.1168 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.31 | 6.608% | $118.6654 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.74 | 7.814% | $26.6732 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.98 | 4.691% | $183.1883 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.96 | $842.5525 | $842.56 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |