| 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 | $231.96 | 5.300% | $244.2539 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.81 | 7.415% | $56.7259 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 9.534% | $15.0062 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 10.383% | $183.1696 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 3.804% | $73.4413 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.35 | 4.488% | $145.604 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.47 | 6.590% | $182.7699 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.98 | $900.9708 | $900.97 | $900.95 | $901.00 | |