| 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 | $226.77 | 4.304% | $236.5302 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.87 | 3.200% | $158.7938 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.77 | 11.866% | $83.6422 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.72 | 12.394% | $68.2456 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.34 | 3.796% | $176.8061 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 3.340% | $157.6968 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.97 | 9.750% | $30.6971 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.04 | $912.4118 | $912.42 | $912.45 | $912.30 | |