| 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 | $224.97 | 4.695% | $235.5323 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 7.239% | $5.8231 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 3.252% | $178.4504 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.63 | 12.854% | $116.9506 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.44 | 11.816% | $144.7346 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 12.543% | $44.477 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.27 | 9.534% | $61.6348 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.09 | $787.6028 | $787.59 | $787.65 | $787.60 | |