| 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 | $50.65 | 12.184% | $56.8212 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.86 | 7.450% | $95.4801 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.45 | 8.332% | $75.2366 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.78 | 4.556% | $246.5221 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.97 | 3.528% | $198.7427 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.87 | 5.834% | $233.7556 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.52 | 9.643% | $236.3026 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.10 | $1,142.8609 | $1,142.86 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.80 | |