| 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 | $234.75 | 5.850% | $248.4829 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.87 | 10.547% | $261.8527 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.87 | 8.425% | $213.4563 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.51 | 11.790% | $280.0451 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 6.518% | $198.6561 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 8.593% | $28.0821 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.61 | 7.531% | $202.8142 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.97 | $1,433.3894 | $1,433.39 | $1,433.40 | $1,433.50 | |