| 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 | $235.53 | 5.518% | $248.5265 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.69 | 5.872% | $156.3624 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.87 | 8.502% | $89.9156 | $89.92 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.33 | 4.448% | $27.5012 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 7.297% | $9.2597 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.54 | 6.715% | $231.0807 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.38 | 11.655% | $26.1049 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.97 | $788.7510 | $788.75 | $788.75 | $788.80 | |