| 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 | $236.28 | 5.137% | $248.4177 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.79 | 13.510% | $7.7073 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.43 | 5.413% | $193.3591 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.39 | 4.800% | $234.1127 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.83 | 9.496% | $165.1528 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.44 | 13.351% | $229.4678 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.97 | 8.680% | $103.2134 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.13 | $1,181.4308 | $1,181.43 | $1,181.35 | $1,181.50 | |