| 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 | $241.60 | 5.341% | $254.5039 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.71 | 8.509% | $255.7666 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.32 | 12.584% | $155.7262 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.70 | 5.758% | $53.6193 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 9.171% | $236.4644 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.69 | 11.705% | $8.5901 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.95 | 11.614% | $9.9895 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.57 | $974.6600 | $974.66 | $974.65 | $974.70 | |