| 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 | $211.99 | 5.399% | $223.4353 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 4.475% | $50.8689 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.48 | 8.748% | $269.1296 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.86 | 5.520% | $172.9051 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.96 | 12.692% | $233.2274 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.28 | 7.665% | $58.4406 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.25 | 4.428% | $204.94 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.51 | $1,212.9469 | $1,212.96 | $1,213.00 | $1,212.80 | |