| 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 | $235.60 | 6.245% | $250.3132 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.39 | 5.800% | $244.8106 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.60 | 4.595% | $28.8682 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.85 | 5.810% | $28.41 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.38 | 5.671% | $145.1708 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.76 | 11.814% | $83.5921 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.47 | 9.867% | $202.6717 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.05 | $983.8366 | $983.83 | $983.75 | $983.90 | |