| 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 | $224.91 | 5.155% | $236.5041 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.96 | 3.494% | $162.4442 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.87 | 13.716% | $153.3688 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.80 | 12.316% | $105.3524 | $105.35 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.28 | 10.644% | $67.8026 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.52 | 3.128% | $204.7297 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.38 | 3.874% | $79.339 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.72 | $1,009.5408 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.50 | |