| 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 | $236.98 | 5.675% | $250.4286 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.75 | 6.644% | $107.4438 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.64 | 9.427% | $75.1107 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.77 | 4.749% | $222.8744 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 5.494% | $152.27 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.40 | 12.367% | $8.3152 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.29 | 6.340% | $68.366 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.17 | $884.8087 | $884.81 | $884.75 | $884.80 | |