| 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 | $225.79 | 5.102% | $237.3098 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.77 | 11.111% | $41.9666 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.46 | 10.578% | $251.5207 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 11.741% | $32.1032 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.99 | 7.768% | $203.6707 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.67 | 12.123% | $175.6631 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.46 | 13.568% | $243.5579 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.87 | $1,185.7920 | $1,185.79 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.90 | |