| 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 | $212.88 | 5.504% | $224.5969 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.72 | 3.656% | $87.8174 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.83 | 7.147% | $214.1119 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.79 | 10.694% | $115.9962 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.97 | 9.327% | $196.7558 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.79 | 7.182% | $26.5704 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 12.273% | $89.156 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.39 | $955.0046 | $955.02 | $954.95 | $955.10 | |