| 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 | $226.79 | 5.597% | $239.4834 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.58 | 6.527% | $247.7605 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 4.253% | $255.0133 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.51 | 13.150% | $240.4551 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.99 | 11.127% | $213.3527 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.40 | 12.304% | $264.3636 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.45 | 5.511% | $95.4347 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.33 | $1,555.8633 | $1,555.85 | $1,555.85 | $1,556.00 | |