| 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 | $211.83 | 5.635% | $223.7666 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.60 | 3.749% | $107.484 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.84 | 12.421% | $258.3884 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.83 | 3.344% | $207.5458 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.33 | 8.508% | $179.3963 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.47 | 9.325% | $38.7776 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.64 | 8.237% | $207.4254 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.54 | $1,222.7841 | $1,222.80 | $1,222.85 | $1,222.80 | |