| 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 | $220.92 | 5.810% | $233.7555 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.76 | 6.740% | $11.4852 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 9.220% | $139.4521 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.95 | 12.564% | $40.4668 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.50 | 5.437% | $56.4088 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.50 | 4.638% | $57.0277 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.30 | 8.336% | $47.9928 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.61 | $586.5889 | $586.60 | $586.60 | $586.70 | |