| 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 | $233.79 | 4.546% | $244.4181 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.30 | 12.373% | $211.5984 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.73 | 6.135% | $69.7625 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 12.857% | $6.4667 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.39 | 12.387% | $82.4808 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.49 | 10.530% | $91.1762 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.94 | 11.819% | $266.0621 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.37 | $971.9648 | $971.97 | $971.95 | $972.10 | |