| 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 | $228.94 | 3.298% | $236.4904 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.90 | 5.631% | $30.5274 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.76 | 8.749% | $92.1757 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.89 | 7.434% | $46.0784 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.28 | 13.198% | $226.713 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 3.416% | $205.4049 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 12.440% | $271.7113 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.04 | $1,109.1011 | $1,109.10 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.10 | |