| 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 | $231.47 | 5.204% | $243.5157 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.64 | 5.379% | $215.6476 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.40 | 8.601% | $6.9505 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.77 | 7.802% | $119.4123 | $119.41 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.45 | 5.790% | $18.4604 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.45 | 6.349% | $12.177 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 11.484% | $184.4168 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.60 | $800.5803 | $800.59 | $800.55 | $800.60 | |