| 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 | $234.91 | 5.654% | $248.1918 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.69 | 13.850% | $6.4781 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.67 | 7.312% | $18.962 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.95 | 11.370% | $105.7458 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.87 | 5.813% | $32.6645 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.90 | 4.527% | $81.4265 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.42 | 9.551% | $197.6519 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.41 | $691.1206 | $691.12 | $691.15 | $691.20 | |