| 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 | $234.49 | 7.225% | $251.4319 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 13.865% | $239.4809 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.72 | 12.327% | $21.0276 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 4.271% | $30.4993 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.32 | 12.178% | $51.9608 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.57 | 13.602% | $158.5543 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.84 | 7.176% | $147.7314 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.51 | $900.6862 | $900.68 | $900.75 | $900.70 | |