| 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 | $231.99 | 5.726% | $245.2737 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.40 | 7.375% | $11.167 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.88 | 6.315% | $195.492 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 11.668% | $95.9898 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.58 | 11.666% | $146.9301 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 7.852% | $255.4582 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.99 | 12.723% | $7.8793 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.66 | $958.1901 | $958.19 | $958.20 | $958.30 | |