| 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 | $219.56 | 5.434% | $231.4909 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.62 | 11.628% | $259.6691 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.34 | 7.698% | $232.9939 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.63 | 9.830% | $43.5256 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 11.696% | $8.1315 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.68 | 3.451% | $54.498 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.30 | 4.745% | $48.4969 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.41 | $878.8059 | $878.81 | $878.85 | $878.80 | |