| 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 | $226.55 | 5.557% | $239.1394 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 13.290% | $44.4777 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.88 | 9.773% | $80.0026 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.27 | 3.750% | $51.1176 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.65 | 11.217% | $154.2024 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.63 | 5.430% | $9.0986 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.41 | 10.512% | $49.0784 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.65 | $627.1167 | $627.12 | $627.15 | $627.10 | |