| 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 | $225.63 | 9.636% | $247.3717 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.61 | 5.508% | $41.7917 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.78 | 4.807% | $184.2297 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.82 | 12.198% | $6.5299 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.72 | 12.606% | $212.51 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.97 | 6.585% | $217.4014 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.37 | 10.215% | $186.6711 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.90 | $1,096.5055 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.50 | |