| 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 | $231.70 | 12.438% | $260.5188 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.71 | 13.730% | $261.2492 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.81 | 4.609% | $123.2399 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.34 | 9.597% | $27.7719 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.79 | 10.572% | $187.7402 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.27 | 5.215% | $227.5485 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 8.173% | $97.0095 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.30 | $1,185.0780 | $1,185.08 | $1,185.05 | $1,184.90 | |