| 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 | $217.54 | 7.350% | $233.5292 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.73 | 4.800% | $89.845 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.45 | 12.161% | $256.2318 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 11.486% | $110.8617 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.88 | 3.857% | $68.421 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 8.349% | $235.9625 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.37 | 13.655% | $189.0878 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.19 | $1,183.9390 | $1,183.94 | $1,183.95 | $1,183.90 | |