| 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 | $216.29 | 8.663% | $235.0272 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.94 | 4.846% | $78.5716 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.78 | 5.839% | $60.0954 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 13.426% | $6.522 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.66 | 11.575% | $79.9546 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.71 | 3.848% | $46.4304 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.60 | 9.825% | $14.9362 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.73 | $521.5374 | $521.54 | $521.55 | $521.50 | |