| 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 | $223.45 | 5.650% | $236.0749 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 3.447% | $51.4959 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 8.800% | $218.0134 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.54 | 4.589% | $53.9052 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.34 | 3.444% | $257.9273 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.32 | 12.571% | $9.3659 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.67 | 5.628% | $39.7901 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.48 | $866.5727 | $866.58 | $866.55 | $866.60 | |