| 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 | $236.69 | 5.754% | $250.3091 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 13.413% | $14.2447 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.28 | 5.119% | $42.3419 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.34 | 3.190% | $84.9666 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.66 | 3.194% | $222.5482 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.86 | 12.682% | $56.1832 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.79 | 13.674% | $8.8552 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.18 | $679.4489 | $679.45 | $679.45 | $679.40 | |