| 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 | $234.72 | 4.541% | $245.3786 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 11.239% | $10.5677 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 6.178% | $137.4687 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.59 | 10.236% | $53.5637 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 5.535% | $174.0694 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.87 | 6.124% | $26.393 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.61 | 5.482% | $245.3617 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.70 | $892.8028 | $892.80 | $892.75 | $893.00 | |