| 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 | $222.70 | 4.844% | $233.4876 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.89 | 12.643% | $48.3126 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 12.334% | $260.3677 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.91 | 12.783% | $28.0942 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 13.692% | $34.3918 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 7.348% | $174.4942 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.40 | 12.852% | $200.1994 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.48 | $979.3475 | $979.34 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |