| 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 | $234.50 | 5.807% | $248.1174 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 8.310% | $6.4878 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.92 | 8.700% | $72.742 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.80 | 10.677% | $118.203 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.63 | 3.729% | $131.352 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 7.586% | $243.7468 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 12.835% | $31.4471 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.27 | $852.0961 | $852.10 | $852.10 | $852.00 | |