| 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 | $221.50 | 5.514% | $233.7135 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.42 | 7.837% | $144.9545 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 5.477% | $32.276 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.61 | 10.510% | $111.1841 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.95 | 5.132% | $14.6659 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 5.500% | $24.7292 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.36 | 4.628% | $257.7615 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.88 | $819.2847 | $819.28 | $819.30 | $819.40 | |