| 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 | $236.75 | 4.507% | $247.4203 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.54 | 4.769% | $6.8519 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.90 | 12.315% | $236.8723 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.56 | 9.838% | $177.4543 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.52 | 8.294% | $81.7836 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.66 | 11.426% | $232.5015 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.69 | 5.537% | $73.5487 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.62 | $1,056.4326 | $1,056.42 | $1,056.40 | $1,056.50 | |