| 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 | $230.57 | 5.850% | $244.0583 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.32 | 7.640% | $67.0812 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.88 | 8.612% | $67.2091 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.60 | 12.623% | $56.9872 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 8.802% | $6.9524 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.34 | 7.539% | $156.2972 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.85 | 8.270% | $143.8367 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.95 | $742.4221 | $742.43 | $742.45 | $742.50 | |