| 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 | $231.99 | 5.790% | $245.4222 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.67 | 5.418% | $251.6011 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.61 | 13.430% | $125.4649 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.58 | 4.483% | $189.7202 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 12.555% | $22.2634 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 9.646% | $43.2882 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 9.309% | $195.04 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.54 | $1,072.8000 | $1,072.79 | $1,072.75 | $1,072.80 | |