| 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 | $218.47 | 5.529% | $230.5492 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.77 | 5.748% | $239.8047 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.42 | 6.369% | $54.6949 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.67 | 4.457% | $157.3854 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 10.213% | $40.5584 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.97 | 13.137% | $67.8483 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.41 | 6.109% | $158.5375 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.51 | $949.3784 | $949.38 | $949.40 | $949.30 | |