| 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 | $237.83 | 5.695% | $251.3744 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.57 | 7.303% | $172.2964 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.43 | 8.352% | $30.8045 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 3.872% | $228.9858 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.83 | 9.127% | $52.1954 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 10.210% | $10.5581 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.26 | 10.167% | $113.7584 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.95 | $859.9730 | $859.98 | $859.95 | $860.10 | |