| 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 | $115.72 | 5.735% | $122.3565 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.78 | 3.868% | $240.7453 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.64 | 6.654% | $6.0153 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.69 | 10.503% | $260.4445 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 10.272% | $18.5808 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.90 | 9.129% | $109.0199 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.25 | 7.772% | $57.3886 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.83 | $814.5509 | $814.56 | $814.55 | $814.50 | |