| 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 | $233.66 | 7.186% | $250.4508 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.73 | 4.123% | $58.0277 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.97 | 7.323% | $257.543 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 12.268% | $42.5047 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.44 | 13.525% | $201.4388 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 3.157% | $171.1994 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.61 | 10.840% | $128.1421 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.23 | $1,109.3065 | $1,109.30 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.20 | |