| 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 | $224.62 | 5.303% | $236.5316 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.81 | 5.386% | $162.0942 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.97 | 6.587% | $98.0281 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.73 | 10.256% | $106.6506 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.43 | 11.611% | $200.2636 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.47 | 11.693% | $69.7746 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.70 | 11.649% | $135.8768 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.73 | $1,009.2195 | $1,009.21 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.30 | |