| 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 | $224.31 | 5.242% | $236.0683 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 5.213% | $8.2066 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.35 | 13.806% | $149.4842 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.64 | 11.513% | $53.1248 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.83 | 12.278% | $57.0709 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.37 | 8.514% | $120.852 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.70 | 6.374% | $169.8793 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.00 | $794.6861 | $794.68 | $794.65 | $794.80 | |