| 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 | $235.30 | 5.703% | $248.7192 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.32 | 13.499% | $271.6258 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.49 | 6.272% | $151.427 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.52 | 8.125% | $153.0185 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 11.139% | $55.5473 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.84 | 13.817% | $70.3844 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.61 | 3.606% | $19.2811 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.06 | $970.0033 | $970.01 | $970.05 | $969.90 | |