| 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 | $223.64 | 5.281% | $235.4504 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 3.318% | $169.0282 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 11.252% | $145.4842 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.48 | 4.782% | $44.5114 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.67 | 11.219% | $19.6524 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 5.291% | $118.5787 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.70 | 6.498% | $146.6477 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.48 | $879.3530 | $879.35 | $879.40 | $879.40 | |