| 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 | $229.44 | 4.500% | $239.7648 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.81 | 3.396% | $50.4676 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 7.636% | $180.4195 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 4.485% | $28.7543 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.64 | 5.269% | $217.5279 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 4.479% | $200.1922 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.26 | 10.341% | $214.3484 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.90 | $1,131.4747 | $1,131.47 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.50 | |