| 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 | $226.61 | 5.650% | $239.4135 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 4.283% | $28.6987 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.47 | 6.541% | $82.5373 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.40 | 3.783% | $17.0204 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.49 | 7.842% | $84.6452 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.47 | 12.812% | $272.4071 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.59 | 5.673% | $50.2898 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.55 | $775.0120 | $775.02 | $775.00 | $774.90 | |