| 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 | $225.80 | 4.737% | $236.4961 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.84 | 3.500% | $257.5494 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.25 | 10.273% | $109.446 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.46 | 6.617% | $92.1811 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.49 | 13.359% | $209.136 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 4.690% | $240.5357 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.43 | 6.140% | $23.8072 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.03 | $1,169.1515 | $1,169.17 | $1,169.20 | $1,169.00 | |