| 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 | $230.94 | 6.194% | $245.2444 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 9.629% | $53.5757 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 3.298% | $10.1129 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.92 | 10.266% | $208.3145 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 8.113% | $16.5953 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.59 | 7.675% | $111.5405 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.28 | 11.685% | $160.0223 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.74 | $805.4056 | $805.40 | $805.40 | $805.30 | |