| 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 | $234.72 | 8.436% | $254.521 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.58 | 8.786% | $119.2077 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.81 | 6.607% | $91.4795 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.56 | 9.408% | $201.9234 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.28 | 10.317% | $90.7688 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.60 | 4.616% | $182.6595 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.95 | 3.185% | $96.9423 | $96.94 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.50 | $1,037.5022 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.50 | |