| 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 | $235.83 | 5.555% | $248.9304 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.95 | 6.678% | $156.7633 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 3.450% | $33.5799 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.78 | 12.268% | $257.9694 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.61 | 9.597% | $102.5938 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.80 | 8.333% | $141.6996 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.84 | 12.350% | $31.2782 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.27 | $972.8146 | $972.81 | $972.85 | $972.90 | |