| 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 | $220.45 | 3.128% | $227.3457 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.85 | 13.457% | $47.4818 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 9.668% | $31.036 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.34 | 5.409% | $27.7647 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.65 | 12.675% | $11.9999 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.92 | 7.590% | $58.0125 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 4.787% | $185.1901 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.24 | $588.8307 | $588.83 | $588.85 | $588.80 | |