| 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 | $237.59 | 5.705% | $251.1445 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 6.281% | $73.9503 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.63 | 7.354% | $104.8097 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.88 | 6.633% | $59.5865 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 8.413% | $11.752 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.79 | 11.210% | $145.4516 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.61 | 7.369% | $153.1189 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.92 | $799.8135 | $799.81 | $799.80 | $799.90 | |