| 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 | $235.50 | 5.357% | $248.1157 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.34 | 8.261% | $110.7943 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.39 | 8.279% | $91.3766 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.77 | 5.328% | $186.1883 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.91 | 8.610% | $78.1015 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.80 | 5.247% | $18.734 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.41 | 12.712% | $59.0724 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.12 | $792.3828 | $792.38 | $792.40 | $792.40 | |