| 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 | $229.35 | 5.755% | $242.5491 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 6.159% | $25.0429 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.60 | 9.271% | $251.9789 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.64 | 6.118% | $69.6559 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.76 | 13.289% | $74.4988 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.40 | 6.452% | $96.2326 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.29 | 9.620% | $91.3025 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.63 | $851.2607 | $851.26 | $851.30 | $851.20 | |