| 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 | $217.45 | 3.655% | $225.3978 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 8.766% | $16.5868 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.73 | 11.436% | $48.731 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.77 | 8.168% | $60.3253 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.95 | 8.476% | $87.8113 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.68 | 9.699% | $209.1741 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.52 | 6.702% | $53.9059 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.35 | $701.9322 | $701.94 | $701.95 | $701.90 | |