| 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 | $223.67 | 5.500% | $235.9719 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.37 | 13.342% | $60.4906 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.30 | 5.788% | $106.1054 | $106.11 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.78 | 5.868% | $139.5129 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.47 | 5.841% | $44.9507 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.42 | 9.612% | $176.9357 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.83 | 3.211% | $50.3979 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.84 | $814.3651 | $814.37 | $814.35 | $814.40 | |