| 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 | $226.75 | 5.638% | $239.5342 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.80 | 12.394% | $84.0707 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.73 | 9.355% | $116.7146 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.25 | 6.611% | $53.572 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.72 | 6.350% | $46.4962 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 8.486% | $187.0299 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.48 | 9.371% | $18.0243 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.13 | $745.4419 | $745.43 | $745.40 | $745.40 | |