| 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 | $227.52 | 5.525% | $240.0905 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.50 | 6.552% | $119.871 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.32 | 13.472% | $248.8668 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.43 | 9.468% | $16.8909 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.53 | 3.663% | $150.8608 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.68 | 6.488% | $198.7918 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.42 | 3.754% | $116.6402 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.40 | $1,092.0120 | $1,092.01 | $1,092.00 | $1,092.10 | |