| 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 | $230.85 | 5.836% | $244.3224 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.75 | 8.601% | $82.2653 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.43 | 3.842% | $106.3654 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.47 | 4.379% | $150.7963 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.87 | 10.706% | $101.7056 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 8.812% | $32.6218 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.82 | 8.537% | $160.4394 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.17 | $878.5162 | $878.53 | $878.45 | $878.50 | |