| 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 | $224.72 | 5.110% | $236.2032 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.78 | 9.515% | $176.0782 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.36 | 11.438% | $68.3784 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.31 | 6.798% | $50.5261 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.76 | 11.798% | $257.9851 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 10.273% | $267.6326 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.66 | 9.160% | $238.6893 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.29 | $1,295.4929 | $1,295.50 | $1,295.60 | $1,295.50 | |