| 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 | $222.95 | 6.505% | $237.4529 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.62 | 4.685% | $42.523 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 10.694% | $276.414 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.54 | 5.618% | $26.9748 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.94 | 6.549% | $105.4196 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.57 | 13.649% | $62.0183 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.34 | 3.629% | $130.9249 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.67 | $881.7275 | $881.71 | $881.60 | $881.70 | |