| 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 | $235.90 | 5.625% | $249.1694 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.99 | 3.388% | $92.005 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.62 | 4.135% | $51.6718 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.39 | 5.504% | $64.7689 | $64.77 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.40 | 13.309% | $176.0822 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.59 | 13.789% | $216.8705 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 3.516% | $53.6834 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.75 | $904.2512 | $904.25 | $904.20 | $904.40 | |