| 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 | $225.39 | 4.505% | $235.5438 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.36 | 13.665% | $111.8009 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.85 | 4.538% | $239.2352 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.32 | 13.513% | $80.9575 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.73 | 5.735% | $157.2597 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 12.135% | $40.2004 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.89 | 13.495% | $258.6438 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.39 | $1,123.6413 | $1,123.64 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.60 | |