| 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 | $236.25 | 4.334% | $246.4891 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.96 | 5.575% | $247.0033 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.43 | 3.807% | $85.5681 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.96 | 11.555% | $256.5319 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.95 | 12.558% | $211.5528 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.78 | 8.842% | $85.7457 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 12.120% | $83.8545 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.12 | $1,216.7454 | $1,216.74 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.80 | |