| 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 | $225.32 | 6.523% | $240.0176 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.97 | 4.325% | $47.9582 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.37 | 7.851% | $172.9606 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.53 | 7.782% | $146.0769 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.27 | 13.555% | $161.5547 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.36 | 4.274% | $33.7431 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.41 | 8.460% | $5.8677 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.23 | $808.1788 | $808.18 | $808.15 | $808.30 | |