| 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 | $236.47 | 5.829% | $250.2538 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.98 | 7.570% | $178.5447 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.28 | 9.461% | $153.5519 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 5.824% | $174.9482 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.97 | 10.402% | $87.1845 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.61 | 3.544% | $42.0492 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.74 | 6.789% | $83.0178 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.37 | $969.5501 | $969.54 | $969.55 | $969.50 | |