| 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 | $233.54 | 5.460% | $246.2913 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 5.856% | $15.455 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.36 | 12.556% | $272.7907 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 3.112% | $7.0425 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 6.772% | $231.6739 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.80 | 10.146% | $79.0848 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.54 | 5.594% | $32.2484 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.65 | $884.5866 | $884.58 | $884.60 | $884.60 | |