| 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 | $227.43 | 5.725% | $240.4504 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.45 | 6.739% | $108.2867 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.47 | 5.866% | $162.4726 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.76 | 6.767% | $241.0372 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.77 | 3.457% | $41.1448 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.65 | 6.310% | $8.1327 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.53 | 3.251% | $71.7904 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.06 | $873.3148 | $873.31 | $873.35 | $873.30 | |