| 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 | $232.92 | 5.429% | $245.5652 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.60 | 6.471% | $128.404 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.86 | 4.136% | $91.4939 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.30 | 5.338% | $52.985 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.59 | 9.528% | $125.5081 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.67 | 12.694% | $71.7523 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 7.789% | $150.2686 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.35 | $865.9771 | $865.98 | $865.95 | $866.10 | |