| 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 | $238.52 | 6.655% | $254.3935 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.43 | 10.599% | $32.5493 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 3.581% | $219.1049 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.61 | 5.541% | $44.971 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.39 | 4.623% | $49.5808 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 8.403% | $19.8594 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.91 | 6.432% | $140.3945 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.71 | $760.8534 | $760.84 | $760.85 | $760.90 | |