| 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 | $212.26 | 5.224% | $223.3485 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.30 | 6.512% | $81.2687 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.31 | 5.545% | $223.0271 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 7.671% | $126.5457 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.97 | 10.483% | $138.0706 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.30 | 9.498% | $48.5076 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.82 | 4.473% | $132.4927 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.49 | $973.2609 | $973.27 | $973.25 | $973.20 | |