| 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 | $226.45 | 5.475% | $238.8481 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.66 | 8.618% | $48.5088 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.64 | 11.108% | $66.2648 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.59 | 9.423% | $106.7859 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.55 | 5.213% | $59.498 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.28 | 11.862% | $237.4607 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.77 | 13.307% | $75.6551 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.94 | $833.0214 | $833.03 | $833.00 | $833.10 | |