| 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 | $242.94 | 5.700% | $256.7876 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.52 | 13.407% | $226.2696 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.26 | 7.463% | $17.4735 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.35 | 5.158% | $34.0186 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.72 | 7.232% | $132.6674 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.75 | 13.362% | $34.8588 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.68 | 9.262% | $203.9703 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.22 | $906.0458 | $906.05 | $905.95 | $906.20 | |