| 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 | $224.50 | 5.430% | $236.6904 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.74 | 5.680% | $30.3724 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.31 | 13.375% | $140.9365 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.88 | 12.517% | $44.8718 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.90 | 5.244% | $73.5656 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.57 | 11.726% | $203.9782 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.86 | 12.520% | $134.8665 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.76 | $865.2814 | $865.29 | $865.25 | $865.40 | |