| 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 | $230.35 | 9.442% | $252.0996 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.44 | 5.483% | $236.746 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.63 | 12.749% | $86.3996 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.91 | 12.866% | $100.3492 | $100.35 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.94 | 3.351% | $39.2114 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.27 | 5.254% | $239.2108 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.81 | 10.714% | $271.0389 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.35 | $1,225.0555 | $1,225.06 | $1,225.05 | $1,224.90 | |