| 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 | $227.38 | 3.808% | $236.0386 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.48 | 12.228% | $128.4786 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.58 | 10.254% | $236.583 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.60 | 8.726% | $77.8478 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.56 | 12.868% | $145.1031 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.45 | 13.248% | $65.061 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.73 | 6.411% | $126.3418 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.78 | $1,015.4539 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.50 | $1,015.40 | |