| 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 | $224.43 | 5.130% | $235.9433 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.33 | 3.177% | $230.4252 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.75 | 12.394% | $19.9499 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.48 | 8.122% | $256.7681 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.46 | 8.599% | $42.8532 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.60 | 3.244% | $185.4262 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.73 | 10.696% | $97.1136 | $97.11 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.78 | $1,068.4795 | $1,068.48 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.40 | |