| 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 | $200.74 | 11.818% | $224.4635 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 13.212% | $49.734 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.67 | 7.824% | $254.1088 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.44 | 13.544% | $100.4183 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.33 | 6.142% | $5.6574 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.28 | 8.513% | $246.6283 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.72 | 10.671% | $256.4468 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.11 | $1,137.4571 | $1,137.46 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.40 | |