| 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 | $226.77 | 3.841% | $235.4802 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.36 | 13.658% | $214.0862 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.64 | 12.294% | $256.749 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.66 | 8.384% | $173.0459 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.43 | 4.699% | $41.2828 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.53 | 7.765% | $96.482 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.79 | 11.308% | $231.2869 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.18 | $1,248.4130 | $1,248.42 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.40 | |