| 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 | $232.35 | 8.567% | $252.2554 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.81 | 9.628% | $30.4875 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 11.392% | $36.1578 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.32 | 6.409% | $235.5044 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.40 | 4.408% | $212.3659 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 4.495% | $79.8342 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.63 | 4.591% | $256.9069 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.37 | $1,103.5121 | $1,103.52 | $1,103.50 | $1,103.60 | |