| 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 | $234.98 | 5.325% | $247.4927 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 8.540% | $82.4578 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.90 | 4.477% | $167.0587 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.92 | 3.511% | $156.2188 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 8.503% | $57.7995 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.53 | 8.159% | $64.3871 | $64.39 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.68 | 13.207% | $220.3914 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.25 | $995.8060 | $995.81 | $995.80 | $995.90 | |