| 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 | $229.84 | 3.370% | $237.5856 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.27 | 9.580% | $55.0859 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 5.788% | $236.5208 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.49 | 7.315% | $249.4966 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 9.760% | $18.9556 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.52 | 3.656% | $142.5477 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 8.224% | $77.2503 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.35 | $1,017.4425 | $1,017.46 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.50 | |