| 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 | $224.99 | 5.231% | $236.7592 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.45 | 3.699% | $185.0509 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 13.771% | $265.5188 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.90 | 5.559% | $34.7289 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.29 | 11.520% | $129.6866 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 11.783% | $58.6749 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 12.755% | $190.3304 | $190.33 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.30 | $1,100.7497 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.80 | |