| 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 | $231.37 | 5.135% | $243.2508 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.57 | 5.439% | $110.2576 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.82 | 12.850% | $44.9369 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.95 | 9.835% | $84.518 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.84 | 7.752% | $31.0757 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.76 | 9.244% | $237.8897 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 11.165% | $136.6663 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.25 | $888.5950 | $888.61 | $888.60 | $888.70 | |