| 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 | $231.25 | 5.749% | $244.5446 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.61 | 5.620% | $209.7719 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.84 | 4.648% | $107.62 | $107.62 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.54 | 3.462% | $236.4521 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 4.522% | $29.1616 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 13.141% | $60.7567 | $60.76 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.66 | 3.337% | $173.2548 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.50 | $1,061.5617 | $1,061.55 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.70 | |