| 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 | $223.68 | 5.675% | $236.3738 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 13.543% | $106.3784 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.39 | 9.404% | $222.5168 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.90 | 4.581% | $11.3993 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.80 | 12.460% | $6.5227 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.47 | 4.224% | $199.5577 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 12.382% | $276.8193 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.25 | $1,059.5680 | $1,059.57 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.60 | |