| 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 | $231.51 | 5.585% | $244.4398 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 5.822% | $79.7263 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.97 | 8.252% | $50.846 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.73 | 8.110% | $232.1446 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.55 | 8.140% | $93.5952 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.92 | 5.152% | $154.4893 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.78 | 6.327% | $175.2056 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.80 | $1,030.4468 | $1,030.46 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.30 | |