| 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 | $225.59 | 4.725% | $236.2491 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 4.757% | $54.9974 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 9.826% | $156.513 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.49 | 10.580% | $80.1594 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.54 | 5.542% | $239.0948 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.94 | 4.470% | $83.5133 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 7.717% | $186.9644 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.14 | $1,037.4914 | $1,037.48 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.50 | |