| 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 | $231.98 | 5.725% | $245.2609 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.29 | 13.573% | $145.7028 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.73 | 5.102% | $11.2774 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.39 | 8.325% | $131.4957 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.60 | 9.106% | $42.1149 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 11.614% | $86.8022 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.38 | 8.510% | $271.6873 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.14 | $934.3412 | $934.34 | $934.35 | $934.40 | |