| 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 | $234.76 | 5.439% | $247.5286 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.37 | 13.453% | $61.6844 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 11.470% | $17.59 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.49 | 10.469% | $130.8947 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.55 | 4.307% | $217.5322 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.55 | 4.294% | $41.2483 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.95 | 13.325% | $267.3903 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.45 | $983.8685 | $983.86 | $983.95 | $983.80 | |