| 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 | $221.59 | 3.458% | $229.2526 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.98 | 6.247% | $130.6626 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.49 | 8.199% | $83.8434 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.45 | 8.318% | $69.811 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.93 | 7.657% | $148.4913 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.25 | 4.569% | $63.0028 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.28 | 8.485% | $126.1464 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.97 | $851.2101 | $851.20 | $851.20 | $851.20 | |