| 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 | $42.56 | 11.600% | $47.497 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.32 | 3.736% | $233.738 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 12.458% | $256.3368 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.83 | 10.610% | $170.1514 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.59 | 12.600% | $233.7463 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.88 | 3.266% | $164.069 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.57 | 4.611% | $118.8067 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.69 | $1,224.3452 | $1,224.36 | $1,224.35 | $1,224.30 | |