| 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 | $33.91 | 7.474% | $36.4444 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.94 | 9.507% | $245.23 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.52 | 12.650% | $248.4158 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.84 | 11.640% | $224.2178 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.46 | 12.807% | $63.6908 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.35 | 13.563% | $193.4546 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.94 | 5.556% | $193.1041 | $193.10 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.96 | $1,204.5575 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.50 | |