| 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 | $237.44 | 5.115% | $249.5851 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.38 | 11.701% | $123.2956 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.66 | 8.854% | $160.7338 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 3.442% | $38.9976 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.49 | 5.526% | $5.7934 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 4.353% | $50.7469 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.56 | 6.114% | $219.1891 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.86 | $848.3415 | $848.35 | $848.40 | $848.30 | |