| 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 | $221.60 | 5.754% | $234.3509 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.72 | 13.278% | $209.2471 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.90 | 10.361% | $249.3055 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.31 | 10.255% | $173.4421 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 5.164% | $23.7986 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.67 | 6.668% | $52.982 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 7.608% | $18.6592 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.17 | $961.7854 | $961.79 | $961.80 | $961.80 | |