| 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 | $217.37 | 5.253% | $228.7884 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 11.763% | $51.8469 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 8.792% | $42.9402 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.63 | 8.859% | $75.7985 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.99 | 13.233% | $276.2772 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 4.490% | $154.3735 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.97 | 4.642% | $12.5256 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.56 | $842.5503 | $842.56 | $842.60 | $842.50 | |