| 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 | $223.38 | 5.736% | $236.1931 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.51 | 11.333% | $89.6342 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.45 | 4.671% | $209.813 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.26 | 7.522% | $54.0406 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.93 | 13.606% | $264.6225 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.78 | 5.426% | $80.9461 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.35 | 9.375% | $237.7266 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.66 | $1,172.9761 | $1,172.97 | $1,173.00 | $1,172.80 | |