| 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 | $224.28 | 5.428% | $236.4539 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 6.840% | $53.9863 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.25 | 6.601% | $140.9798 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.35 | 9.433% | $207.2114 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.45 | 7.569% | $240.3629 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.59 | 12.632% | $69.37 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.61 | 5.145% | $16.4131 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.06 | $964.7774 | $964.77 | $964.75 | $964.90 | |