| 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 | $229.25 | 5.795% | $242.535 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.63 | 3.873% | $219.8264 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.44 | 13.344% | $8.4328 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 13.121% | $204.6585 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.49 | 7.401% | $60.6708 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.65 | 5.438% | $187.3106 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.43 | 4.426% | $35.9539 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.81 | $959.3880 | $959.39 | $959.40 | $959.40 | |