| 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 | $236.99 | 4.835% | $248.4485 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.38 | 5.285% | $45.6726 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.83 | 12.228% | $92.9585 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.85 | 5.789% | $15.7097 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.87 | 5.508% | $145.4639 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.31 | 11.247% | $268.4501 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.34 | 5.782% | $165.3796 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.57 | $982.0829 | $982.08 | $982.05 | $982.20 | |