| 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 | $234.87 | 5.770% | $248.422 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.73 | 7.387% | $6.1533 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.58 | 10.509% | $259.232 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.95 | 9.406% | $22.9206 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.45 | 10.349% | $145.0538 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.47 | 8.425% | $217.3596 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.39 | 10.823% | $162.2338 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.44 | $1,061.3751 | $1,061.36 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.40 | |