| 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 | $235.27 | 4.336% | $245.4713 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.82 | 12.627% | $159.7276 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.65 | 6.571% | $100.8695 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 6.801% | $19.6193 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.38 | 3.200% | $225.3682 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.69 | 11.846% | $9.7194 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.35 | 6.255% | $232.0078 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.53 | $992.7831 | $992.79 | $992.70 | $992.80 | |