| 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 | $230.71 | 5.867% | $244.2458 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 5.775% | $79.1409 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.74 | 4.657% | $139.9683 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.47 | 5.688% | $88.2178 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.51 | 4.491% | $243.9969 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.99 | 5.566% | $139.3366 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.49 | 3.394% | $72.8824 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.73 | $1,007.7887 | $1,007.80 | $1,007.80 | $1,007.70 | |