| 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 | $236.53 | 5.209% | $248.8508 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.31 | 12.407% | $27.3261 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.80 | 6.455% | $263.7955 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.85 | 13.211% | $82.4742 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 9.479% | $57.2356 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.53 | 7.235% | $101.3692 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 6.863% | $183.0029 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.55 | $964.0543 | $964.06 | $964.05 | $964.10 | |