| 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 | $217.70 | 3.598% | $225.5328 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.51 | 12.640% | $108.7089 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.40 | 11.862% | $25.0571 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.30 | 6.439% | $45.0237 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 8.121% | $18.0562 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.48 | 3.821% | $50.3324 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.71 | 11.129% | $241.9389 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.80 | $714.6500 | $714.65 | $714.65 | $714.60 | |