| 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 | $234.28 | 7.805% | $252.5656 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.61 | 6.183% | $45.2446 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.87 | 13.665% | $227.1822 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.49 | 9.691% | $170.5585 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.81 | 9.332% | $182.3767 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.26 | 11.696% | $44.9688 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.86 | 12.530% | $113.4978 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.18 | $1,036.3942 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.50 | |