| 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 | $225.48 | 3.555% | $233.4958 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.36 | 13.864% | $75.5602 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.92 | 4.627% | $112.9135 | $112.91 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 10.567% | $277.1141 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.85 | 9.813% | $208.48 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.72 | 8.106% | $178.0722 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.33 | 3.789% | $166.4049 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.29 | $1,252.0407 | $1,252.03 | $1,252.00 | $1,252.10 | |