| 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 | $224.97 | 5.250% | $236.7809 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.49 | 10.446% | $57.9731 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.59 | 11.620% | $163.6238 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.72 | 13.308% | $115.2569 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.99 | 7.189% | $101.8188 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 4.309% | $227.9569 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.45 | 12.315% | $75.7565 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.75 | $979.1669 | $979.17 | $979.10 | $979.30 | |