| 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 | $233.51 | 3.845% | $242.4885 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.48 | 8.556% | $27.6601 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.50 | 13.703% | $57.42 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 6.142% | $94.3602 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.98 | 10.397% | $220.7719 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.85 | 8.430% | $225.3718 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.89 | 3.695% | $212.4607 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.11 | $1,080.5332 | $1,080.53 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.70 | |