| 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 | $101.35 | 13.634% | $115.1681 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 8.870% | $6.26 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 4.582% | $55.2088 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.25 | 3.429% | $36.4587 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.89 | 6.458% | $250.0592 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.67 | 5.840% | $146.7683 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 3.311% | $222.6455 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.21 | $832.5686 | $832.58 | $832.50 | $832.70 | |