| 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 | $232.34 | 5.684% | $245.5462 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 12.529% | $42.4234 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.61 | 4.319% | $189.4537 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.96 | 11.754% | $246.9316 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.98 | 13.771% | $135.3647 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.34 | 5.635% | $195.7839 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.71 | 11.176% | $121.9712 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.64 | $1,177.4747 | $1,177.46 | $1,177.45 | $1,177.50 | |