| 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 | $213.84 | 3.542% | $221.4142 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 9.254% | $53.2832 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.88 | 7.490% | $255.6972 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.49 | 12.162% | $155.3332 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.49 | 12.638% | $256.2402 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 3.214% | $6.0483 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.89 | 4.226% | $38.449 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.22 | $986.4653 | $986.46 | $986.50 | $986.30 | |