| 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 | $211.51 | 11.388% | $235.5968 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.25 | 5.342% | $43.4536 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.63 | 5.485% | $94.5462 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.65 | 3.256% | $245.3879 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 6.800% | $38.9606 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.91 | 9.728% | $184.2443 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.87 | 13.663% | $284.0097 | $284.01 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.30 | $1,126.1991 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.20 | |