| 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 | $225.95 | 3.500% | $233.8583 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.56 | 10.572% | $6.1478 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.83 | 9.859% | $106.3765 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.25 | 10.155% | $57.556 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 8.564% | $256.6562 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.47 | 5.168% | $242.3807 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.63 | 10.131% | $195.6257 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.10 | $1,098.6012 | $1,098.62 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.70 | |