| 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 | $222.36 | 6.569% | $236.9668 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.70 | 12.481% | $52.5286 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.45 | 5.268% | $5.7371 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 4.657% | $51.7843 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 4.606% | $39.1436 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 10.152% | $7.1599 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 13.450% | $90.4083 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.60 | $483.7286 | $483.73 | $483.75 | $483.70 | |