| 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 | $225.60 | 4.630% | $236.0453 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.63 | 9.712% | $195.9785 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 5.489% | $48.4511 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.25 | 13.699% | $277.7098 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 11.358% | $10.9019 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.82 | 10.837% | $235.8833 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.51 | 3.284% | $132.7303 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.53 | $1,137.7002 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.75 | $1,137.70 | |