| 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 | $234.93 | 5.607% | $248.1025 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.65 | 8.255% | $34.2627 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.66 | 10.530% | $76.9952 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 4.397% | $109.1993 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 9.231% | $172.0934 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.33 | 13.794% | $48.169 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.44 | 11.256% | $160.6982 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.16 | $849.5203 | $849.52 | $849.50 | $849.60 | |