| 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 | $233.29 | 5.800% | $246.8208 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.43 | 7.864% | $77.0473 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.64 | 8.270% | $138.1958 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.66 | 13.744% | $53.073 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.41 | 3.428% | $134.8805 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.71 | 5.811% | $184.8624 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 3.386% | $6.8442 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.76 | $841.7240 | $841.72 | $841.70 | $841.70 | |