| 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 | $217.44 | 9.670% | $238.4664 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 4.864% | $254.5678 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.93 | 11.355% | $125.7532 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.93 | 13.829% | $70.4943 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.58 | 7.857% | $69.6541 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 9.871% | $195.4825 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.69 | 4.431% | $102.0186 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.25 | $1,056.4369 | $1,056.43 | $1,056.40 | $1,056.60 | |