| 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 | $237.50 | 3.186% | $245.0668 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.39 | 5.528% | $141.8191 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.62 | 6.423% | $134.7528 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.52 | 5.763% | $17.472 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.82 | 7.493% | $149.2218 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.31 | 8.598% | $232.7364 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.37 | 12.523% | $57.8031 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.53 | $978.8720 | $978.87 | $978.80 | $978.90 | |