| 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 | $222.81 | 5.650% | $235.3988 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.75 | 6.841% | $248.6724 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.90 | 10.527% | $138.0482 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 4.103% | $47.6271 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.45 | 12.180% | $65.5692 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.91 | 7.776% | $76.424 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.84 | 11.765% | $154.0569 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.41 | $965.7966 | $965.80 | $965.75 | $965.80 | |