| 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 | $232.75 | 5.133% | $244.6971 | $244.70 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 7.495% | $218.4943 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 13.581% | $167.5888 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 7.492% | $16.543 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.52 | 7.391% | $143.3885 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.55 | 8.740% | $32.1327 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.47 | 13.381% | $30.012 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.49 | $852.8564 | $852.85 | $852.90 | $852.80 | |