| 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 | $215.58 | 4.584% | $225.4622 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.60 | 9.391% | $56.4458 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.96 | 6.433% | $51.0453 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.51 | 4.369% | $14.1003 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.66 | 8.846% | $150.9259 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.28 | 6.444% | $119.5153 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.94 | 10.479% | $96.0504 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.53 | $713.5452 | $713.56 | $713.55 | $713.50 | |