| 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 | $231.40 | 5.477% | $244.0738 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.37 | 6.495% | $72.8106 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.61 | 7.244% | $203.3453 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 9.425% | $6.4342 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.44 | 8.444% | $259.6583 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.57 | 3.447% | $157.8291 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.88 | 7.789% | $217.6044 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.15 | $1,161.7557 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.70 | |