| 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 | $233.55 | 8.683% | $253.8291 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.49 | 4.637% | $248.5024 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.54 | 13.140% | $185.0292 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.49 | 5.106% | $235.9525 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.84 | 13.406% | $17.9635 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.51 | 3.261% | $225.6356 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.35 | 11.549% | $69.5508 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.77 | $1,236.4631 | $1,236.46 | $1,236.50 | $1,236.50 | |