| 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 | $231.88 | 5.718% | $245.1389 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.96 | 5.865% | $237.0953 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.51 | 8.707% | $67.9527 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.55 | 6.487% | $50.6346 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.25 | 7.782% | $146.853 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.90 | 10.125% | $138.6474 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 8.295% | $50.4438 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.63 | $936.7657 | $936.76 | $936.80 | $936.70 | |