| 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 | $220.36 | 5.500% | $232.4798 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.92 | 12.744% | $233.2899 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.40 | 4.841% | $54.9367 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.68 | 4.666% | $146.1975 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.56 | 3.688% | $110.4899 | $110.49 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.99 | 6.591% | $99.119 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.79 | 9.301% | $10.7006 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.70 | $887.2134 | $887.22 | $887.25 | $887.20 | |