| 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 | $237.95 | 7.109% | $254.8659 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.49 | 3.145% | $250.1163 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.94 | 7.364% | $24.6293 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 12.290% | $18.5166 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.52 | 11.143% | $55.038 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 4.389% | $228.3301 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.28 | 12.630% | $72.3986 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.40 | $903.8948 | $903.91 | $903.90 | $903.80 | |