| 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 | $225.79 | 4.338% | $235.5848 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.88 | 4.453% | $196.2463 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 5.554% | $146.3717 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.54 | 3.656% | $213.0545 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.25 | 7.656% | $23.9535 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.39 | 8.576% | $41.6823 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.55 | 7.324% | $265.6806 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.07 | $1,122.5737 | $1,122.56 | $1,122.60 | $1,122.70 | |