| 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 | $225.66 | 4.289% | $235.3386 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.54 | 7.850% | $109.5109 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.80 | 13.496% | $17.9324 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.31 | 6.303% | $10.9598 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.59 | 8.345% | $22.3082 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.52 | 11.122% | $6.1339 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.58 | 6.128% | $98.2533 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.00 | $500.4371 | $500.43 | $500.45 | $500.40 | |