| 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 | $232.28 | 6.435% | $247.2272 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.87 | 12.695% | $40.4237 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.43 | 10.326% | $234.3655 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.29 | 5.723% | $219.1532 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.66 | 12.158% | $265.4331 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.70 | 4.371% | $67.528 | $67.53 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.54 | 4.697% | $135.6245 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.77 | $1,209.7552 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.70 | |