| 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 | $232.59 | 5.805% | $246.0918 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.52 | 7.415% | $112.2702 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.37 | 7.167% | $6.8265 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 12.625% | $280.9994 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.37 | 5.179% | $51.9269 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 11.663% | $247.1326 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.33 | 5.147% | $107.5969 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.00 | $1,052.8443 | $1,052.85 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.80 | |