| 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 | $237.45 | 5.435% | $250.3554 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.40 | 10.573% | $35.8257 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.40 | 6.259% | $158.7509 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.96 | 7.563% | $230.1418 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.65 | 3.575% | $41.0675 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.28 | 9.147% | $62.5194 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.78 | 7.109% | $7.262 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.92 | $785.9227 | $785.93 | $785.90 | $786.00 | |