| 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 | $223.25 | 5.206% | $234.8724 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.73 | 11.360% | $103.2641 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.46 | 5.230% | $183.5843 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.30 | 6.612% | $212.4777 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 10.345% | $55.8566 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.93 | 7.524% | $52.6115 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.33 | 7.827% | $193.3662 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.62 | $1,036.0328 | $1,036.03 | $1,036.00 | $1,036.20 | |