| 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 | $229.81 | 3.350% | $237.5086 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.70 | 5.392% | $41.8406 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.75 | 6.595% | $12.5249 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.56 | 10.747% | $20.5546 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.75 | 5.817% | $189.1479 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.96 | 8.149% | $120.0021 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.36 | 10.467% | $227.9597 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.89 | $849.5384 | $849.53 | $849.50 | $849.50 | |