| 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 | $224.72 | 8.668% | $244.1987 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.44 | 12.610% | $100.7184 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.65 | 6.776% | $76.505 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.26 | 4.554% | $40.0024 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.82 | 3.684% | $244.5076 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.87 | 7.713% | $53.7165 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.95 | 5.628% | $93.9561 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.71 | $853.6047 | $853.62 | $853.55 | $853.60 | |