| 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 | $236.99 | 5.805% | $250.7473 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.53 | 13.663% | $239.2947 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.87 | 8.606% | $157.3375 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.97 | 7.323% | $49.3364 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 6.693% | $18.0204 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.45 | 12.370% | $202.7717 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.44 | 5.700% | $31.1181 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.14 | $948.6261 | $948.63 | $948.60 | $948.50 | |