| 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 | $234.35 | 4.742% | $245.4629 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.66 | 13.767% | $40.5693 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.25 | 7.260% | $253.4018 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.36 | 9.590% | $192.177 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.97 | 13.412% | $22.6484 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 11.293% | $136.7902 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.27 | 12.651% | $226.7327 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.77 | $1,117.7823 | $1,117.78 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.80 | |