| 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 | $209.32 | 12.344% | $235.1585 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 5.820% | $250.5394 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.96 | 4.786% | $60.734 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.61 | 3.355% | $124.6565 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.32 | 5.808% | $52.1845 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.43 | 8.649% | $164.5272 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.94 | 8.818% | $58.6964 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.34 | $946.4965 | $946.50 | $946.55 | $946.50 | |