| 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 | $235.55 | 5.431% | $248.3427 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 5.755% | $9.2113 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.67 | 3.838% | $22.5017 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 13.527% | $179.1229 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.37 | 9.342% | $131.615 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.32 | 8.507% | $196.7449 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.28 | 10.851% | $200.9507 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.68 | $988.4892 | $988.48 | $988.45 | $988.40 | |