| 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 | $228.78 | 3.395% | $236.5471 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 7.570% | $51.924 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.37 | 7.632% | $92.9618 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.91 | 11.256% | $206.836 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.50 | 5.168% | $187.7249 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 13.872% | $72.7642 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.29 | 4.191% | $53.4396 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.02 | $902.1976 | $902.19 | $902.15 | $902.10 | |