| 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 | $234.40 | 5.565% | $247.4444 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.53 | 7.625% | $49.0017 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 12.173% | $241.0261 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.57 | 8.834% | $226.9951 | $227.00 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.79 | 12.872% | $12.1789 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.98 | 11.860% | $108.4818 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.82 | 10.846% | $250.3124 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.96 | $1,135.4404 | $1,135.44 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.40 | |