| 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 | $222.73 | 5.732% | $235.4969 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.79 | 7.540% | $52.4688 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.27 | 4.518% | $229.1766 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.47 | 12.292% | $179.0721 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.55 | 9.236% | $166.6395 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.66 | 11.290% | $254.4757 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.68 | 4.746% | $261.5298 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.15 | $1,378.8594 | $1,378.87 | $1,378.90 | $1,378.90 | |