| 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 | $219.67 | 5.388% | $231.5058 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.88 | 4.848% | $207.4732 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 13.219% | $177.2783 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 3.319% | $90.1975 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.31 | 11.643% | $95.2426 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.40 | 9.592% | $92.4956 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.36 | 8.745% | $62.3761 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.50 | $956.5691 | $956.58 | $956.60 | $956.60 | |