| 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 | $204.52 | 12.231% | $229.5348 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.47 | 7.374% | $38.0856 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.77 | 13.522% | $9.9559 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.36 | 7.623% | $11.1497 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.38 | 9.300% | $131.5753 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 5.116% | $129.5555 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.82 | 4.621% | $25.9669 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.57 | $575.8237 | $575.84 | $575.85 | $575.90 | |