| 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 | $216.76 | 5.572% | $228.8379 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.92 | 3.708% | $80.8093 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.91 | 10.569% | $24.2257 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 6.532% | $214.9922 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.31 | 4.752% | $22.3227 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.89 | 6.580% | $205.5822 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.93 | 9.676% | $167.7275 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.53 | $944.4975 | $944.50 | $944.55 | $944.40 | |