| 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 | $227.25 | 4.545% | $237.5785 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.53 | 4.694% | $171.2061 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.31 | 13.278% | $158.9404 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.77 | 8.195% | $115.5198 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.82 | 12.276% | $33.4807 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.86 | 12.828% | $44.9732 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.48 | 3.212% | $106.8038 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.02 | $868.5025 | $868.50 | $868.50 | $868.50 | |