| 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 | $224.70 | 8.832% | $244.5455 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.31 | 5.510% | $60.4678 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.93 | 12.356% | $40.3695 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.61 | 4.303% | $135.1871 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.30 | 5.432% | $103.6397 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.63 | 7.222% | $17.831 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 12.769% | $261.6015 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.46 | $863.6421 | $863.65 | $863.65 | $863.60 | |