| 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 | $211.82 | 5.375% | $223.2053 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.57 | 5.218% | $7.965 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 12.446% | $151.0937 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.99 | 3.226% | $235.345 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.84 | 3.742% | $232.2161 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.96 | 11.151% | $68.8692 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.73 | 11.631% | $215.1464 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.28 | $1,133.8407 | $1,133.86 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.80 | |