| 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 | $204.54 | 5.839% | $216.4831 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 10.507% | $272.234 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.94 | 6.699% | $165.3194 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 12.371% | $236.5072 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 7.595% | $50.5374 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.41 | 7.734% | $47.8447 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.37 | 4.735% | $141.7798 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.05 | $1,130.7056 | $1,130.70 | $1,130.75 | $1,130.60 | |