| 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 | $225.60 | 4.410% | $235.549 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.70 | 4.799% | $46.8452 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.57 | 9.150% | $164.3472 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.94 | 9.723% | $259.9777 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.40 | 11.376% | $199.8085 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.86 | 5.328% | $145.2052 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.85 | 13.102% | $238.4756 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.92 | $1,290.2084 | $1,290.23 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.10 | |