| 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 | $224.32 | 5.672% | $237.0434 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 7.118% | $146.2161 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.28 | 3.256% | $205.7686 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.52 | 4.787% | $137.8159 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 10.775% | $12.8721 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.80 | 11.176% | $76.4891 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.45 | 3.649% | $236.7861 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.49 | $1,052.9913 | $1,053.00 | $1,052.95 | $1,053.00 | |