| 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 | $234.95 | 5.670% | $248.2717 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.92 | 4.181% | $190.5679 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.71 | 4.609% | $10.1575 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.71 | 6.782% | $60.5561 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.57 | 7.308% | $130.4543 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.76 | 13.488% | $211.9502 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.73 | 6.738% | $49.8787 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.35 | $901.8364 | $901.84 | $901.80 | $902.10 | |