| 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 | $215.34 | 4.714% | $225.4911 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.52 | 9.807% | $267.402 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 9.640% | $187.4625 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.56 | 3.410% | $53.3182 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.83 | 4.409% | $141.8187 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.61 | 11.312% | $117.5566 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 12.868% | $259.5738 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.82 | $1,252.6229 | $1,252.62 | $1,252.55 | $1,252.70 | |