| 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 | $224.62 | 4.577% | $234.9009 | $234.90 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.47 | 13.606% | $140.2693 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 13.176% | $20.9828 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.77 | 6.610% | $8.2836 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.83 | 4.314% | $209.4938 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.77 | 9.420% | $203.2695 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 5.409% | $262.0152 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.57 | $1,079.2151 | $1,079.21 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.30 | |