| 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 | $231.52 | 5.626% | $244.5453 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.52 | 7.645% | $244.9139 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 12.679% | $186.4612 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.98 | 5.868% | $113.2576 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.33 | 5.598% | $13.0202 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.72 | 10.501% | $71.5162 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.67 | 12.531% | $87.4028 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.22 | $961.1172 | $961.12 | $961.05 | $961.10 | |