| 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 | $233.70 | 5.430% | $246.3899 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.73 | 13.815% | $103.2643 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.42 | 10.135% | $68.7463 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.75 | 13.571% | $172.344 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.70 | 9.316% | $143.9692 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.75 | 6.712% | $52.0221 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.83 | 7.278% | $68.4755 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.88 | $855.2113 | $855.21 | $855.20 | $855.20 | |