| 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 | $230.72 | 4.612% | $241.3608 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 4.163% | $6.531 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.75 | 6.280% | $60.3139 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.52 | 8.446% | $51.5335 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 11.203% | $41.0339 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 8.172% | $221.4389 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.60 | 5.510% | $226.4245 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.47 | $848.6365 | $848.62 | $848.65 | $848.50 | |