| 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 | $235.47 | 5.720% | $248.9389 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.78 | 6.248% | $144.2635 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.27 | 10.646% | $85.4962 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.76 | 7.587% | $9.4246 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.98 | 8.326% | $9.7277 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 13.872% | $188.6745 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.78 | 5.178% | $47.0987 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.73 | $733.6241 | $733.62 | $733.60 | $733.60 | |