| 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 | $229.95 | 5.473% | $242.5352 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.34 | 8.707% | $267.7888 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.28 | 5.210% | $27.6492 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.79 | 11.624% | $154.9229 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.68 | 10.693% | $72.7032 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.91 | 8.629% | $100.9272 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 9.752% | $5.8388 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.27 | $872.3653 | $872.37 | $872.40 | $872.20 | |