| 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 | $225.80 | 4.760% | $236.5481 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 12.700% | $89.574 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.37 | 3.157% | $203.601 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 11.467% | $211.7762 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.27 | 12.146% | $204.4085 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.72 | 8.690% | $120.3416 | $120.34 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.47 | 3.455% | $247.7437 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.10 | $1,313.9931 | $1,313.99 | $1,314.00 | $1,313.90 | |