| 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 | $234.75 | 5.855% | $248.4946 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 8.472% | $84.3912 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.80 | 11.394% | $23.17 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.47 | 5.134% | $21.5209 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.94 | 10.503% | $76.1808 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.83 | 3.782% | $34.0716 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.75 | 10.564% | $69.3789 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.34 | $557.2080 | $557.20 | $557.20 | $557.30 | |