| 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 | $224.58 | 5.775% | $237.5495 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 11.480% | $8.5505 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.30 | 5.517% | $90.006 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.97 | 4.305% | $150.1679 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 6.423% | $37.1523 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.75 | 12.599% | $143.8452 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 3.729% | $210.1342 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.76 | $877.4056 | $877.41 | $877.40 | $877.40 | |