| 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 | $227.91 | 3.182% | $235.1621 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.62 | 11.336% | $238.9493 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.28 | 6.866% | $25.9471 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 4.104% | $8.0576 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 7.121% | $50.1112 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 8.861% | $22.8064 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.45 | 10.261% | $22.5484 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.73 | $603.5821 | $603.59 | $603.55 | $603.50 | |