| 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 | $217.49 | 5.507% | $229.4672 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.86 | 5.177% | $24.0435 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.91 | 9.450% | $33.831 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.62 | 13.666% | $278.0498 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.29 | 13.507% | $261.3953 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.59 | 4.817% | $212.3488 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.53 | 12.563% | $96.2751 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.29 | $1,135.4107 | $1,135.42 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.30 | |