| 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 | $228.41 | 7.375% | $245.2552 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.28 | 7.311% | $240.6771 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.80 | 10.550% | $53.9484 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 4.505% | $45.2611 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.52 | 6.195% | $209.7564 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.75 | 10.795% | $7.4787 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.71 | 12.328% | $88.4134 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.78 | $890.7903 | $890.80 | $890.80 | $890.90 | |