| 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 | $214.47 | 4.334% | $223.7651 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.76 | 8.538% | $6.2518 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.81 | 11.723% | $48.9458 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.64 | 8.259% | $212.8805 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.97 | 6.850% | $46.9819 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.95 | 13.715% | $202.3558 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 9.657% | $173.7515 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.05 | $914.9324 | $914.94 | $914.95 | $915.10 | |