| 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 | $229.42 | 5.680% | $242.4511 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.72 | 12.629% | $33.4733 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 3.403% | $138.9426 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.38 | 10.554% | $35.7974 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.47 | 8.465% | $138.2603 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.88 | 5.634% | $87.5495 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.54 | 3.752% | $168.6385 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.78 | $845.1127 | $845.11 | $845.10 | $845.10 | |