| 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 | $222.45 | 6.313% | $236.4933 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 4.755% | $179.5815 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.37 | 5.873% | $127.4393 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.76 | 10.782% | $209.1121 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 12.181% | $269.7953 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.37 | 7.217% | $153.717 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.82 | 8.659% | $232.3347 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.70 | $1,408.4732 | $1,408.47 | $1,408.50 | $1,408.40 | |