| 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 | $235.77 | 5.395% | $248.4898 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 6.150% | $8.2266 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.60 | 6.388% | $161.2842 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.98 | 10.868% | $259.4089 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.86 | 13.493% | $84.9609 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.81 | 12.296% | $155.8781 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.77 | 4.553% | $38.4441 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.54 | $956.6926 | $956.69 | $956.75 | $956.70 | |