| 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 | $226.55 | 5.700% | $239.4634 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 12.791% | $54.7713 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.79 | 10.134% | $118.7134 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.83 | 7.536% | $118.1068 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.27 | 7.109% | $173.8058 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.82 | 9.346% | $44.635 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.82 | 12.542% | $98.8344 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.64 | $848.3301 | $848.33 | $848.30 | $848.30 | |